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Hey guys,
I'm working on a project where I need a source to substantiate an argument that a handgun is relatively superior for self-defense due to it's likelihood not to overpenetrate to the degree a long gun will. I'm not looking to get into a debate as to what type of round (JHP vs. FMJ) would be better for this application--I'm just looking for a source to substantiate the point that GENERALLY long gun rounds are more powerful than their pistol counterparts and thus more likely to cause unintended collateral damage.
I've literally looked for hours on this topic, but outside of the interwebs, I don't have much of a firearms library to fall back on. I really need a published book source OR a source from a respected expert, such as Ayoob, and not some random dude with a blog. If some of you guy have books on reloading or ballistics, and the like would take a minute to look, I would be very grateful.
I know my motivations for advocating this distinction might sound suspect given the VP's recent comments and the arguments against using an AR for SD uses, but trust me--my intentions are good here.
If you have anything, please PM me.
Thanks,
Obes
I'm working on a project where I need a source to substantiate an argument that a handgun is relatively superior for self-defense due to it's likelihood not to overpenetrate to the degree a long gun will. I'm not looking to get into a debate as to what type of round (JHP vs. FMJ) would be better for this application--I'm just looking for a source to substantiate the point that GENERALLY long gun rounds are more powerful than their pistol counterparts and thus more likely to cause unintended collateral damage.
I've literally looked for hours on this topic, but outside of the interwebs, I don't have much of a firearms library to fall back on. I really need a published book source OR a source from a respected expert, such as Ayoob, and not some random dude with a blog. If some of you guy have books on reloading or ballistics, and the like would take a minute to look, I would be very grateful.
I know my motivations for advocating this distinction might sound suspect given the VP's recent comments and the arguments against using an AR for SD uses, but trust me--my intentions are good here.
If you have anything, please PM me.
Thanks,
Obes
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