People please be CAREFUL!!

[tones2SS]

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??
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!!!

[redfire69]

Originally Posted by tones2SS

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??
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!!!

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

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

[RDuke]

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

[ProTouring442]

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

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[mdprovee]

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.

[BobB66SS]

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.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

GLOCK 9 mil. works for me

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Originally Posted by BobB66SS

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.

How true

[deuce_454]

Originally Posted by RDuke

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

both are not well suited for close encounters in a residential house.. i would especially not fire an AR15 in a house where anyone i cared for lived. it will over penetrate whatever you fire it at.. and killing your kids with a thru wall shot isnt the best way to stay in good terms with the wife... and the 12 ga has a very tight spread at distances within buildings

a 4 inch revolver with 357 or 38+p and a good stopping load is all you need, and it never jams (anything smaller is real hard to use well).. have one close with a tactical light fitted, and carry an additional light (one is none, two is one as they say about **** with bateries) a pouch to put around your neck with an extra light, a speedloader a key to the dead bolt lock etc etc.. and perhaps maze or pepper spray is nice to have handy (i sleep in my adams costume and dont have pockets to put anything when i wake up at 3....)

passive security is also great.. doorphone or a small opening in the door to talk to strangers without exposing yourself or giving them an opportunity to enter forcefully.. cameras (and signs that warn about them) will deter most people not wanting to get caught on camera in the act of somthing punishable.

and the best weapon is common sense