If You Could Only Have One Firearm

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If you could only own one firearm, what would it be?

It’s a good question to ask because it really makes you think about which types of guns are more important or useful than others, and at the very least, it’s a fun question to ask as well.

Here’s the short answer: there’s no right answer to this question, and there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect gun that can do everything either.’

But there are certain types of guns that are more versatile than others and that might be a better choice for you, depending on your circumstances.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the best options for guns if you could have only one.

Here are some of the best candidates for the one firearm to have if you could own only one:

12 or 20 Gauge Shotgun

It’s hard to argue against a shotgun (particularly in the 12 or 20 gauge) as being the one gun to have if you could only have one.

That’s because shotguns are incredibly versatile due to their ammunition. There are three main ammo types of shotguns: slugs, birdshot, and buckshot.

Slugs, which are a single projectile, are ideal for either home defense or for big game hunting within moderate ranges. Birdshot, which consist of multiple small pebbles, are ideal for bird hunting and small game hunting. Buckshot is made up of several larger projectiles and is devastatingly effective for close range home defense.

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Shotguns are not without their limitations. They cannot be easily concealed on your body like a handgun can, and they lack the longer range of a rifle, but there’s no question that they are very useful within their parameters.

Examples of good shotguns to consider include the Mossberg 500 or the Remington 870. Both are very reliable and have an abundance of spare parts and accessories floating around on the market.

.22 Rifle

Wait, a .22 rifle could be the one gun to have if you could only have one?

First, hear us out.

The truth is that the .22 rifle is one of the most underestimated types of firearms there is.

Since .22 ammunition is so small, you can stockpile it in bulk without taking up lots of space and also carry much of it on your person.

.22 ammo is perfect for small game hunting and pest control, and it’s a great round for target practice and training purposes. It’s also much quieter than larger calibers.

Obviously a .22 is not without its limitations either. .22s lack the stopping power of larger calibers, and they are not ideal for big game hunting either.

Examples of good .22 rifles to consider include the Marlin Model 60, the Ruger 10/22, and the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II.

AR-15/AR-10

An AR-15 in 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington (or its larger counterpart, the AR-10 in 7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester) is arguably the most practical and versatile centerfire rifle on the market today.

That’s because an AR is an excellent choice for hunting, home defense, and tactical use alike.

The 5.56 round is ideal for medium-sized game such as deer and wild hog, while the .308 round of the AR-10 can bring down larger game such as bear or deer, and can also reach targets at longer distances.

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Another advantage to the AR-15 is that it is the best selling rifle in the United States, and as a result, there is a plentiful amount of spare parts and accessories floating around so you can easily customize your rifle to your liking.

The biggest downside to an AR is that it cannot be easily concealed and carried around on your person like a pistol can.

Speaking of pistols…

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