Good stuff, Curtis.

Good reminder Curtis. One of the things we did when we moved in was invite all the neighbors over for a BBQ. Thankfully all are really good people - airline mechanic, US Army Major, retired State Patrol and a couple of car guys. We all watch out for each other and watch houses when people are away.

I also picked up my CCW in Jan. Figured if the laws change it would be easier to be grandfathered in....

Yeah, I leave the flood light on in the driveway over night.
Can't be too cautious. I do have a dog, but she's a little Mini Schnauzer, which really isn't going to do much except bark. I really want to get one of those trained GSD that can protect the home and persons as well. I grew up with GSD's and love them. Maybe I'll get one??:_paranoid
I heard on the news this morning, that someone tried to break into a home in Vermont when the family was there. A mom, dad and their 2 kids. IMAGINE THAT!! The mom was on the phone with 911, while the kids were safe and the dad shot the intruder when he entered the home. Police said it was justified and he was not charged. Not sure if the intruder lived, I think he did die though.
BE SAFE!!!:thumbsup:

Some idiot tried to break into my neighbor’s house at 6:00 this morning, while they were home. They never caught the person, but it has me on high alert. The cops said they found footprints from where the person had stood in the flowerbed, under the bathroom window.

Needless to say, I did a through check on the house and shop before I left for work.

I've had my CCW permit for almost two years and I carry a gun with me at all times. At first, my wife gave me a hard time about always having it with me. Then a few of our friends was robbed in the parking lot at the KC Goodguys show and then she started to pay attention to all the local crimes.

Now...she usually asks me if I remembered to grab it before we leave the house. I hope I never have to use it, but want to be prepared just in case I do.

I think that was the Virginia story and the intruder was shot dead:

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/201127

12 Guage & AR-15 can be your friend in situations like these :)

Pick up a copy of The Truth About Self-Protection by Massad Ayoob. Great read with great advice!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

About 6 months ago, my uncle was home invaded.

He lives in a small town, and he vary rarely even locked his door. Well one night, two guys knock on his door, he opens it, and they tell him thru the screen door, they just witnessed someone trying to break into his truck. He opened the screen door to see, and they pushed their way into the house. He has a garage with every tool imaginable, and they wanted the keys to the garage. He fought with them, and pushed one thru a front window. They ran after that.

Always be aware of strangers, and their intensions.

Timely post for me, just picked up .45 caliber worth of break-in protection. Better to be over prepared and never need it in my lifetime than to need it and not have it just once.

GLOCK 9 mil. works for me