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People most certainly do use the AR-15 to defend themselves and others. Here are some examples:
freebeacon.com/issues/oklahom…
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora…
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Man…
fox2detroit.com/news/shootout-…
theblaze.com/stories/2013/0…
Also, the effective range of an AR-15 varies a tremendous amount based on how its set up. That doesn't really mean much when it comes to whether it's suited for defensive use. Pretty much every firearm is effective beyond the distance most self-defense encounters happen at.
Additionally, most AR-15s are not set up for long-range shooting. Your average bolt-action hunting rifle tends to be chambered in a higher-caliber round with a far greater effective range than an AR-15.
In fact, the AR-15 tends to be set up for close-quarters encounters. To my knowledge, it is the most popular home-defense rifle in the United States. Most AR-15s are built with the purpose of home defense in mind.
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