Is the .22 caliber even close to being adaquate for self defense use?

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Originally posted by: CadetLee

This is a really bad place for gun discussions as just owning a gun or having fired one seems to make many think they are the next 2pac or Scarface or Robocop

I seem to find the opposite being true -- those with less firearm experience seem to be saying that a .22 is all one would need. Unless I've missed something..?

That is part of my point, plus the fact that just owning the firearm makes you invincible and sends all would be assailants running.

Most that own firearms will never have to use them in self-defense. There are many that need to do so regularly.

Are you saying a .22 is all you need?

This is an interesting link: http://www.chuckhawks.com/ammo_by_anonymous.htm