mljdeckard
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There is no such thing as a round that makes it so you don't have to worry about overpenetration. You still have to assume ALL rounds will go through whatever is behind the target.
You don't want you .308, 7.62x39, or .223 going through 3 walls and shooting somebody in the house next door or across the street. That's what makes 12 gauge and pistol caliber carbines such an excellent choice for home defense. They have lots of knockdown power, but are not very good at going through walls.
I will always bring a long gun to any fight I can. They only time I won't is when I don't have time to get one. If you think a shotgun is loud indoors, try a revolver.
What does that test?Up front, as you "live out in the country", do a test. Open a window, including the screen, put on hearing protection and pop one shot from your .45 out the window. I would suggest that you let everyone know what you are doing first and if the boss says it's OK, then continue. Now think about what you may expect if you were firing a .308/7.62 out that same window.
I will not rely on ANY frangible round to effectively stop an attacker.