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Originally Posted by Crompsin
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People talk about home defense like it's some kind of game show. It's YOUR house. No rules and no video-game-action-movie hero tactical-wizard bullshit. Call the cops, get the weapon, turn on the lights, move with a purpose, and secure your family.
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I agree wholeheartedly. One factor that most people don't anticipate is fear. I don't speak from experience, but I would imagine that for most people (certainly not everyone) knowing that an intruder is in ones house would cause a racing pulse & perhaps even a feeling of near panic. Whatever ones choice of weapon, a pre-planned course of action & clear thinking are key to surviving an instrusion.
Obviously there are situations where a person could be surprised, even if they have prepared. I know folks who have handguns hidden in strategic locations, but that's not necessarily workable for those with curious children.
An irony: The guns that make us feel secure when we're at home are also one of the things that attracts burglars.