Hey hey, I’m Cali

[CaliMiller]

I'm Cali, from Indiana. My family has always had guns. We were taught from a young age to respect them.

In 2020, my need for personal protection became apparent, so I decided to get my lifetime license and picked up my first firearm, an M&P Bodyguard .380 from a gun show. My parents took me shooting to learn how to use and get comfortable with it. I rarely leave home without it.

Earlier this year, I picked up an M&P 15-22 for home protection. So far, I've outfitted it with:

the Volquartsen Extractor and firing pin
Sure Fire SSAR-15 SBS Bump Stock
Sure Fire Recoil Enhancer
An extra 25 round mag
2 Black Dog 50 round drum mags
CWC AR-15 tactical curved 3.5lb trigger

I have yet to fire it in this configuration, because there's no local ranges that allow bump stocks. My parents have property in the Hoosier National Forest, so we'll probably take a day trip in the coming months.

I've done a lot of research here for the 15-22, and decided to join up, because I'm sure I'll have some questions soon. Thank you for this forum and wealth of information. I'm glad to be here.

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

 

[tlawler]

Welcome from Southwest Florida.

 

[squirrelnest]

Welcome to the forum from Virginia.

 

[wyo-man]

Welcome from Wyoming

wyo-man

 

[NYlakesider]

Welcome from northern NY state!

 

[sophie]

Welcome to the forum from Texas.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Welcome to the campfire.

On a controversial note, I totally disapprove of rifles for home defense. I'm not a big fan of some of your refinements, either, especially the bump stock, never mind the excessive magazines which I consider toys. You're not going to war, you're just taking care of business at home. Stick that overburdened rifle in a closet or safe and get a shotgun and a reasonable pistol in 9mm if you prefer pistols.

 

[pmanton]

Hi from Salome, AZ.

 

[JET4]

Welcome, good to have you here.

 

[dobegrant]

Welcome from Arizona

 

[Old_Cop]

Hello from NW PA.

 

[somorris]

Welcome to the forum, Cali. I don't personally, but lots of folks use a rifle for home defense. With a bump stock, though, it would get loud in a hurry inside your house! Just be sure of your target if the need for home defense ever arises. Sure don't want to shoot a friendly by mistake.

 

[seasoldier85]

Welcome Cali! It's free Country, you may do as you please. However, I'd be interested to know why you chose a rifle with a bump stock for home defense?

 

[lkabug]

Welcome to the forum from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[rwsmith]

And a......

And a Hound Dawg Howdy to you from SC!


Are you getting ready for the Zombie Apocalypse?

 

[Dan Zulu]

Welcome to the forum.

A 22 LR rifle for home defense is unusual, however everyone should make their own choices.

 

[SWFan27]

Welcome from The People's Republic of California.

 

[CaliMiller]

Welcome to the campfire.

On a controversial note, I totally disapprove of rifles for home defense. I'm not a big fan of some of your refinements, either, especially the bump stock, never mind the excessive magazines which I consider toys. You're not going to war, you're just taking care of business at home. Stick that overburdened rifle in a closet or safe and get a shotgun and a reasonable pistol in 9mm if you prefer pistols.

Welcome to the forum, Cali. I don't personally, but lots of folks use a rifle for home defense. With a bump stock, though, it would get loud in a hurry inside your house! Just be sure of your target if the need for home defense ever arises. Sure don't want to shoot a friendly by mistake.

Welcome Cali! It's free Country, you may do as you please. However, I'd be interested to know why you chose a rifle with a bump stock for home defense?

I guess it wouldn't just be for home defense... I'd take it out plinking. I've never shot anything auto before, and I just wanna feel that adrenaline rush.

 

[Delta Expatriate]

Welcome from down south in Mississippi.