Wrong House picked for Home Invasion

[Buggs67]

My $0.02 is that a completely random home invasion (ie no drug sales or domestic dispute involved) is so infinitesimally rare that it does not merit any consideration on my part. I live on 5 acres at the end of a long driveway. Outside of the Jehovah's Witnesses, I get no random strangers at my door. I would not be concerned about leaving my windows open and unlocked during the day while I am at work.

My (new) wife on the other hand, sleeps with a loaded Glock under the bed and has another stashed elsewhere in the house with a couple of baseball bats here and there as well. The first thing she does when she comes home from work is to lock the door behind her. She has a CCP and hits the range several times a month. I have no doubt she could handle herself in a situation.

The difference is I worry more about a head on with a drunk driver or getting hit by lightning than I do about getting broken into and robbed or killed - and I don't worry about either of those very much. It's a difference of opinion and a difference in how we view the world. I just don't think it's that scary a place.

Next to Cops and EMT Volunteers, Firemen are some of my favorite people.
Too quote Alfred E. Newman, "What, me worry?"
My 3 large dogs warn me of approaching people. I scope them out (no pun intended) and the worst thing to come to my door is Jehovah Witness (No thank you, very polite).
But if I shoot you four times center mass there will be no walking away.

 

[Bison]

I live "way out" in the country. Nearest neighbor is 3+ miles away. My driveway is a mile long. I certainly DO NOT live in fear. It is well known in this part of the country that I approach all unknown visitors parked in my yard with a loaded shot gun. Friends have no problems visiting - others who may have ulterior motives best reconsider a trip down MY driveway.

Here in Canada that might get you 10 years in jail.

 

[Buggs67]

Here in Canada that might get you 10 years in jail.

Even here in socialist NJ we can be armed on our property. Just don't point it at anyone. And in the home we do have the Castle Doctrine.

 

[roadhunter]

My $0.02 is that a completely random home invasion (ie no drug sales or domestic dispute involved) is so infinitesimally rare that it does not merit any consideration on my part. I live on 5 acres at the end of a long driveway. Outside of the Jehovah's Witnesses, I get no random strangers at my door. I would not be concerned about leaving my windows open and unlocked during the day while I am at work.

My (new) wife on the other hand, sleeps with a loaded Glock under the bed and has another stashed elsewhere in the house with a couple of baseball bats here and there as well. The first thing she does when she comes home from work is to lock the door behind her. She has a CCP and hits the range several times a month. I have no doubt she could handle herself in a situation.

The difference is I worry more about a head on with a drunk driver or getting hit by lightning than I do about getting broken into and robbed or killed - and I don't worry about either of those very much. It's a difference of opinion and a difference in how we view the world. I just don't think it's that scary a place.

So true. Probably has to do with perspective. I live in one of the most rural parts of the united states. We drive 2 hours to go to a mall or chain restaurant. all our neighbors are farmers and ranchers who are as honest as the day is long. You will find keys in most cars, trucks, tractors, and equipment you see but nobody steals anything. I am so thankful that I dont' have to worry about all the crime that happens in other parts of the country.

I leave the house unlocked during the day. If someone really wants in your house all they have to do is break window, kick door, pick lock, etc.. it's not that hard. I figure if they want in they will get in no matter what so I might as well save myself the trouble of fixing the door or window. I leave keys in the cars at night. I figure if someone wants my car I would just assume they jump in and leave my property instead of coming in the house to find the keys.

I do have guns but I hope I never have to use then on another person.

Not sure I understand what is to be gained running around the internet talking about how tough you are and how you are mature enough to shoot intruders and how you are going to put 4 in the body mass of anybody who comes in and you are going to carry a shotgun out to greet any visitors.

 

[dusty3030]

My driveway.

 

[CobyRupert]

So true. Probably has to do with perspective. I live in one of the most rural parts of the united states. We drive 2 hours to go to a mall or chain restaurant. all our neighbors are farmers and ranchers who are as honest as the day is long. You will find keys in most cars, trucks, tractors, and equipment you see but nobody steals anything. I am so thankful that I dont' have to worry about all the crime that happens in other parts of the country.

I leave the house unlocked during the day. If someone really wants in your house all they have to do is break window, kick door, pick lock, etc.. it's not that hard. I figure if they want in they will get in no matter what so I might as well save myself the trouble of fixing the door or window. I leave keys in the cars at night. I figure if someone wants my car I would just assume they jump in and leave my property instead of coming in the house to find the keys.

I do have guns but I hope I never have to use then on another person.

Not sure I understand what is to be gained running around the internet talking about how tough you are and how you are mature enough to shoot intruders and how you are going to put 4 in the body mass of anybody who comes in and you are going to carry a shotgun out to greet any visitors.

:thumbsup:
Gee, how did we get so afraid?:

 

[MacLawn]

Heheheeeee Coby that's a good cartoon! Scary, ain't it? I like what my pastor did to a young thug who pulled a pistol on him in church parking lot. Pastor was about 70 at the time. As he was getting out of his car, young thug came to him and said, "Give me ye money or I'll blow ye brains out". To which me pastor replied, "In the name of Jesus, oh no you won't!", as he kicked the thug in his nuts.

Pastor was fine, thug not so much.

 

[dave1949]

Here's a scary thought: Answering the door with a gun in your pocket, or greeting people with a shotgun in your arms, isn't going to save you from a stone-cold psychopath.

 

[Sodo]

Well luckily there aren't very many stone-cold psychopaths, but if somebody suggests a surprise birthday party for you nobodys gonna come?.

 

[k0ua]

Here's a scary thought: Answering the door with a gun in your pocket, or greeting people with a shotgun in your arms, isn't going to save you from a stone-cold psychopath.

HUH? Can you flesh out this psycho at the door scenario a bit for us? Such what is the psycho's intent and how is he armed and how is the homeowner armed and what is his mindset? I need more info please.