In all practicality, shooting an AK-47 in "self defense" would result in quite a few "collateral damage," a few limbs for that passer-by, a head shot on poor shopkeeper nearby, etc., may be also little Susie if she happens to be in the range as you "defend your house" from that rascal of a burglar.
Oh, and there's the thing about police force being armed with at most a rifle, mostly a pistol; only the specialized units have the more warlike machinery. I'm sure dealing with gangs, criminals, and the occasional some-random-dude-go-crazy would be far more serious with an M-16 assaulting the school instead of a pistol or a katana.
Just pointing out. Take it what you will.
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