Comments by "William Cattr" (@williamcattr267) on "What weapons and calibers are best for home defense?" video.

  1. This is a good test to evaluate how overpenetration in walls can result from missing the intruder in a burglary situation. But, what if there was a gel test simulation conducted in this video mimicking a human target, and then evaluate if there would still be an issue with penetrating walls. With a standard spacing of 16 inches between wall studs in a typical American home, the concern is that a bullet hitting an intruder and then exiting through that intruder could go through drywall, insulation, exterior plywood, then the aluminum siding, possibly penetrating the neighbor's home walls that are likely less than 25 feet away in a typical urban setting. Yes, one could get lucky and hit the stud in the wall (likely stopping the bullet from hitting the neighbor's home), but this is no given. Potential overpenetration is an issue that needs to be considered ahead of time when preparing for home defense with any gun. That being said, would a frangible round be the answer to this problem? 14:42 It would be nice to be able to come out ahead in a home defense situation by eliminating the intruder that is trying to cause you harm, but no so much if you have to face a civil suit from neighbor for damaging their property, wounding them (or worse) due to over penetration issues. Bullet manufactures may want to seriously consider opening up a whole product line that can address this problem.
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