Quote Originally Posted by Sedater18
Why would you use a semi-automatic for hunting reasons and it seems a little to intense for self defense purposes. After all you can kill an attacker with using a pistol in a couple shots I don't see any reason why you would need to be able to unload on him and blast him threw the wall.

But I'm sure you would want that firepower option if it was your life that was on the line wouldn't you? There are plenty of semi-auto pistols as well. It is not a matter of why, but it is a matter of being able to arm yourself at your choosing, not at someone elses. Who is anyone to say how you can or can't protect yourself. I have many of these "assault" style weapons. I love them they are fun to own and shoot, but if someone breaks into my house am I coming at them with my M4 or AK. Nope, I do think that is excessive for home defense, but I am not going to say someone else shouldn't be able to do just that.