re: WWYD? Home Invasion

I live in a very quiet neighborhood but across a field behind us there is another neighborhood that's not so quiet. No problems though, just aware it's there.

A few weeks ago, in the middle of the day, I was sitting on the couch with my laptop and someone started banging and banging on the back door, trying to get in the house. Went to see what was going on and there was a young man who was frantic, yelling to let him in. Of course I told him no and he bolted to the next house. About that time, the police showed up, ran him down, and cuffed him a few houses down.

The point is, if the door was unlocked, within seconds there would have been a home invasion. Wouldn't have had time to do anything unless I had a gun next to me. Even then, it would have happened so quickly I doubt there would have been time to analyze the situation and take action I don't think.

Bottom line, keep yourself/family as secure as you can in your environment. If you're driving, keep the doors locked, when you're shopping, parking, be aware of your surroundings. First defense is situational awareness, IMO. If an incident does happen, it's usually so fast there isn't really time to react. It's so unexpected and the attacker/perpetrator has a huge advantage in knowing what he's going to do. Keeping it from happening or being aware it might happen is important.

That said, I'm glad I have weapons at my disposal and wouldn't hesitate to use them if possible.

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I had a gun next to me

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Exactly my point.

In that situation, you don't analyze shite.
If he busts in, he's dead.

And I'm not calling 911 until he can't fog a mirror.

Get the kids and wife out and go after the intruders. No telling if they want to just rob you or not. You could be giving your family just enough time to get away. You distracting the intruders could give the 7 and 13yr old kids the chance to get out.

I am super aggressive in those situations, so most people probably wouldn't think it was wise to run towards someone shooting at you. I'd do as soon as I realized what was going on

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Wife and infant out window,

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Wife ain't going.

And your scenario is the reason I have pistol.

FYI. Don't know if thread is due to this Houston story. Last night a dad hears window and commotion in teen daughters bedroom. Goes in with gun. Asks who he is and WTF. Daughter says she doesn't know the man/boy. He gone.

Dad murders some poor kid because daughter panicked.

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I have a gun or twenty

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But for those who do not.

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Go buy one, it could save your family's life

Baseball bat by the bed and a desert eagle under it. Probably would wind up blowing one of my daughters friends up.

What a weird scenario. Anyone that would set off your alarm and then immediately start shooting children is on a vendetta and probably not even be looking for money.

Still I'm telling the wife and baby to gtfo and while I haul arse down the hallway with a knife. Ok, that probably won't end well but I would never leave my kids alone in that situation.

wtf you doing with no gun? This is 'merica get yoself a gun now!

get down on my hands and knees and thank the baby jesus for a chance to finally use my grenade launcher