first the hellion is an excellent rifle, and i agree i think it would be hard to explain the taking of a long range shot as a need for personal defense. the more distance between you and the bad guy is good and lowers your risk. however being retired law enforcement i was issued additional weapons to carry in my patrol vehicle. i was issued an ar platform rifle, and a 870 shotgun. now being retired my choice for my "truck gun" is the ar platform pistol, mine have the 7" barrels, i carry one either in 5.56 caliber or 300 blackout. they are easy to store, easy to maneuver within my vehicle. i added a red dot for easy target id. agree or disagree its everybody to each their own