For AR-15 home defense, prioritize a 5.56 NATO chamber for broader compatibility and safety. Standard 55-grain FMJ or polymer-tipped rounds are effective at typical short home defense distances due to tumbling and expansion. Frangible ammunition offers a significant advantage in reducing over-penetration risk through walls while remaining lethal to soft targets.
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