The Debrief - 5.56: Too Dangerous for Home Defense?

I got into shooting for self-defense. Sure, shooting is fun, but personal protection is and has always been my top priority. [5.56: TOO DANGEROUS FOR HOME DEFENSE?]( March 18th, 2021 - I got into shooting for self-defense. Sure, shooting is fun, but personal protection is and has always been my top priority when it comes to ... [WATCH VIDEO]( [tal-springfield-xdm-line-of-pistols]( [WHY YOU NEED AN XD-M]( March 17th, 2021 - What do you do with an extremely popular handgun like the Springfield Armory XD? You take user feedback and develop an updated platform ... [READ MORE]( [tal-an-american-enfield-the-m1917-rifle-in-wwi]( [MOST UNDER-RATED MILITARY RIFLE?]( March 16th, 2021 - When America joined the Allies in the trenches of World War I in April 1917, U.S. troops were equipped with the wonderful M1903 Springfield rifle ... [READ MORE]( EDITOR'S NOTE In this week’s The Armory Life Debrief, we are considering whether the 5.56 is wrong for home defense, taking a look at the XD-M family of pistols, and reviewing the history of one of the most underrated military rifles of all time. First up, we have Paul Carlson taking on the important question of whether 5.56mm is right or wrong for home defense. With the AR being incredibly popular, it is a common choice for many for home defense. But is its 5.56 chambering wrong for this role? Check out his piece [here]( to see what he learned during his intensive drywall testing of the round. Next up, we have Richard Johnson tackling the whole XD-M family of pistols from Springfield Armory. Not familiar with this outstanding family of polymer-framed pistols? Then check out his in-depth piece [here](. And last up, we have Tom Laemlein telling the story of the M1917, the American Enfield. Serving in the trenches of World War I and beyond, the “American Enfield” has always been eclipsed by rifles like the M1903 Springfield. But, does it deserve a second look? Click [here]( to read his lavishly illustrated article on the capable rifle. As always, be sure to keep an eye out at [www.TheArmoryLife.com]( for our daily content as well as check out [The Armory Life Forum](. Thanks for being a fan and for living “The Armory Life”! — Editor, Mike Humphries [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Springfield Armory, 420 West Main Street, Geneseo, IL 61254, USA, 800-680-6866 [Manage preferences](