I had not considered it either, but that's my first line of defense, two big lab/retriever mixes. They are sweethearts to the family, but they've sent more than one stranger hopping backward off my doorstep when they got a load what was barking and snapping behind the door.The female is particularly fierce and protective.
No one has mentioned a cellphone. While my dogs kept them busy, I'd be dialing 911 while I grabbed an Easton bat and my pepper spray.
I had not considered it either, but that's my first line of defense, two big lab/retriever mixes. They are sweethearts to the family, but they've sent more than one stranger hopping backward off my doorstep when they got a load what was barking and snapping behind the door.The female is particularly fierce and protective.
No one has mentioned a cellphone. While my dogs kept them busy, I'd be dialing 911 while I grabbed an Easton bat and my pepper spray.
If they kick your door in on a home invasion while you are present I wouldnt be counting on the milk of human kindness to carry the day...just sayin...
Someone who kicks a door in to rob your home is probably going to be a little more violent than someone who gets in through an open window, I'll grant you that, but there really is no reason not to command the person to stop unless they come in pointing a weapon.
By the way, you have a pet croc? Where do you keep that thing? I had one when I was a kid.. we kept it in a little blow up pool but I left it out in the sun one day and it died. I cried for days I remember.
I have a dog that is all teeth. And no...Im not wasting a seconds breath issuing commands. I truly hope you dont think people that have committed to a home invasion are going to stop because you told them to in an authoritative voice. The only command I want to be issuing is "quit bleeding on my carpet, bitch!"
We'll have to respectfully disagree then. And they will stop if they are not armed and see that you have a weapon. If you really would shoot a burglar who climbs through your window to steal your wife's jewelry, then that's just crazy. Someone busting your door down, yeah, I can see that, but your every day B&E perp is not going to be a murderous animal on the run wanted in 48 states and Puerto Rico.. Many states require that you announce yourself as willing to use deadly force if they do not stop.
My croc grabs people with his mouth. Thats just how he rolls without four fingers and a thumb. We lost a mailman because of him. We also got sued because he played tagyerit with the 12 year old cutting across the back acre. The 12 year old lost. He would definitely throw someone of their game, especially if they kicked in their door. Now...if they just opened it and said "awwwwcmereyou big good boy" they would be in serious danger of being loved to death.
I was a distinguished expert with firearms...I havent seen a martial arts or a boxer or anyone else whoop a handgun yet....Ill keep my pistol
Read before answering:
This is a “what would you do?” scenario. You’re going about your business in your home. The time is late afternoon or early evening. Suddenly you hear the sound of your front door splintering in. You turn to see two black males, one wearing a white tank top and the other a blue polo shirt, entering your residence through the broken door.
Do you:
1.) Draw or grab a firearm that is immediately next to you
2.) Grab a clubbing weapon that is immediately next to you (ex. Golf club, baseball bat, etc)
3.) Grab a stabbing weapon that is immediately next to you (ex. Kitchen knife, pocket knife, etc)
4.) Run to another room to grab a locked up or hidden firearm and confront the home invaders
5.) Run to another room to grab a stabbing or clubbing weapon and confront the home invaders
6.) Run to another room and attempt to hide while dialing 911
7.) Run out the backdoor of the house and attempt to escape
8.) Freeze like a deer in the headlights
9.) Rush the bad guys barehanded
10.) Other (explain)
I’m just a little curious to see how people would react in a situation where they presume themselves to be safe, yet are confronted by a sudden threat. It’s easy to say, “It’ll never happen to me” but what do we do if it does? The above situation is actually a direct description of a string of home invasions that have been occurring in my neck of the woods.
It always helps to have a plan in place, so vote and then explain, please. Keep in mind, this is strictly YOUR reaction, not what you expect a family member or a pet to do, but what YOU will do.
That's not really true. Not all crooks are all hardened cold blood killers who are prepared to kill an entire family just to rob a stereo and a computer.
Well, as it happens I just got in, took my gun off and put it on the desk beside me, so I'm ready to rock. :lol:
Which is pretty typical for me... unusual that I'm not within arm's reach of a firearm. Or two.
what sort of distinguished expert-
NRA, US shooting team, USMS.
depends where I am. If I am upstairs in my office I get the Beretta 92 out of the desk and shoot them as they come up the stairs or in the back as the pass under the landing
If its my bedroom I get the mossberg shotgun and start some serious killing
If its in my son's room I grab the Korean hand forged L6 Bainite "turtle Jingum" I bought him when he earned his Tae kwan do black belt (its similar to a katana) In another part of the house is my Michael Bell cable Katana and my Howard Clark hand forged one
a slash for either will invariably cause catastrophic disruption of bodily functions
If I am down in our recreational building I have an electronic safe that has a varied assortment of weapons including a 20 round saiga shotgun which I keep loaded along with a soviet AK 74 also loaded. depends on which one I get to first
It's should be common knowledge that stepping one toenail onto someone's property (without their permission and with the intent to do harm) subjects that person to the full wrath of the property owner. I could care less if the guy in my house, taking my old ass TV is a desperate, pathetic junkie who doesn't wouldn't hurt a fly. He's getting a full shell of lead shot in the throat and face.
Well, let's see... I don't have kids and I am not married. There is nothing in my house I willing to die for, so why go all territorial and try to defend my property with lethal force just because.. There is two of them, one of me.. they could have more guns than me. **** my property. I'd probably flee, because that would be a form of protecting myself.
That's actually not true for many states. A lot of them (I actually believe it's a majority of them, even a lot of the southern states) require that the person actually enters your dwelling before you can use deadly force. If someone steps on your property and you just kill the person, you're probably going down hard.
Why? Why would you want to murder someone who isn't posing a threat to you? Some people in this thread are very out of line with their ideas of "self defense".
He sounds like a great pet and protector! I hope you won the suit, since the kid was trespassing. Isn't that funny? It's all in the attitude of the person.
My baby girl is a lover to just about anyone but the next door neighbor (or strangers at the door). She hated his last dog, a mean beast. I think she still associates him with that dog and if she gets out, will chase him down, causing him to freeze until I get there. Thankfully, she hasn't bitten him.
sounds similar to this ---
You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and charges. You are carrying a Glock .40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?
Sarah Brady type Answer:
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!
Does the man look poor or oppressed?
Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away?
What does my wife think?
What about the kids?
Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand?
What does the law say about this situation?
Does the Glock have an appropriate safety built into it?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me?
Should I call 9-1-1?
Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for a few days and try to come to a consensus.
Good Answer:
BANG!
Best Answer:
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click...
(sounds of reloading).
Wife: "Sweetheart, he looks like he's still moving, what do you kids think?"
Son: "Mom's right Dad, I saw it, too."
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click.
Daughter: "Nice group, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips?"
Sorry AA had to do it, couldn't resist. I did check the top answer for me though.
That's actually not true for many states. A lot of them (I actually believe it's a majority of them, even a lot of the southern states) require that the person actually enters your dwelling before you can use deadly force. If someone steps on your property and you just kill the person, you're probably going down hard.
Why? Why would you want to murder someone who isn't posing a threat to you? Some people in this thread are very out of line with their ideas of "self defense".
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