I don't see what the fuss is about. One of the driving reasons (romanticized or not) for purchasing a tactical-style rifle such as the RFB is for combat. All struggles involving force are combat, including home defense. The RFB fits the home defense role quite nicely, when it's stoked with expanding ammunition.
To generalize a bit, what is the overall opinion about Kel-Tec? I see that they have some really great ideas for products, and at least their listed prices seem reasonable, but my LGS can't get any because they have insufficient supply (versus the incredible demand these days), and comments about unreliability disappoint me when there seems to be so much potential with these great ideas (e.g., the SUB 2000 as a HD/Urban firearm).
Honestly, no centerfire rifle really makes a good HD round unless you don't mind permanent hearing damage. Plus, where are you going to keep a rifle safely and responsibly, yet still have it be easily accessible? A pistol can be kept in a locked drawer or a small safe on the nightstand.Only if you live in rural no-where! I wouldn't feel good using a .308 for HD where I live, my 5.45 covers that role better. I may not know my neighbors that well, I don't want to know them better because a round went through their house.
Honestly, no centerfire rifle really makes a good HD round unless you don't mind permanent hearing damage.
Depends on your definition of safely and responsibly. I keep my HD rifle propped against the wall near my bed. Since I don't have children or irresponsible adults in the house, that's perfectly safe and responsible.Plus, where are you going to keep a rifle safely and responsibly, yet still have it be easily accessible? A pistol can be kept in a locked drawer or a small safe on the nightstand.
Assuming its locked up during the day I'm sure thats fine, I personally wouldn't do it or use a rifle though.Centerfire rifles are not appreciably louder than centerfire pistols. Both will cause permanent hearing damage. From what I recall, a .357 magnum revolver is actually louder than a .30-06 or .308 rifle. cite
Depends on your definition of safely and responsibly. I keep my HD rifle propped against the wall near my bed. Since I don't have children or irresponsible adults in the house, that's perfectly safe and responsible.
Honestly, no centerfire rifle really makes a good HD round unless you don't mind permanent hearing damage. Plus, where are you going to keep a rifle safely and responsibly, yet still have it be easily accessible? A pistol can be kept in a locked drawer or a small safe on the nightstand.
I like the bullpup design, but it's quite pricey and still untested for my tastes.