Alot of great ways to protect ourselves on here. Knowing your neighbors and letting them know you is a great way to go. I have chased kids out of my neighbors garage at 4 am more than once. I am a BIG supporter of firearms as a means of self defense and defense of those around me. A .45 in the RIGHT hands can save lives, but as one post above noted be aware of penetrating walls and who is behind them. Get your family in a safe room, call the police and let the intruder know if they open that door they will be leaving in a big ziplock bag. My TV is not worth taking a life over, he can have it. I'm insured.
As for the salesman/ crook scoping out your house, usually your gut instinct and first impressions are right. DO NOT let them in your home. Get them off your property quickly. You are less likely to become a victim if you stand your ground and let them know you are not a pushover. I have friends who are officers and they say even fake signs, fake cameras are a big deterrent. The crook does not know it's fake.
When it comes down to your families safety, nothing beats a well armed AND trained homeowner with a gun.
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