I keep the .45 on my headboard for situations where the BG is knocking on my bedroom door (which is always locked).

 

For situations where I get the drop on the BG, I have the AR always loaded with Mk.318 SOST and a 200 lumen Surefire E2D on the pointy end. Nothing like being blind and getting nailed with barrier blind rounds.

We don't have kids yet so when the alarm system started blaring, I'd have the Mrs. call the cops and I'd let the crook know that he's not welcome to join us upstairs. I sure hope to god nobody is stupid enough not to believe me. I can't imagine how damaging it would be, even in defense of your/families lives, to have to pull that trigger. But if it's you or them, well... I don't think there is much of a choice there.

 

I really would hope that none of us ever have to find out though.

Very true.

 

Just did some research and read on NCJRS that about 2/3 of the burglaries in the US are somehow drug related. Also make sure the ammo you consider firing is commercial and not some "custom home made deadly reload of your own concoction designed for the only purpose of killing burglars."

And even if the ratio wasn't that high, I would still not count on someone robbing my house being of sound conscious. It's just not a smart gamble to take when your life is on the line. Regardless of what someone uses for HD, they should have experience using it. A trained person with a .22 pistol will likely do better and more consistently that someone with a 12g shotgun. This cannot be stressed enough. Practice what you hope to not have to use.

Grab nearest firearm, identify target as friend or foe, 'retreat', give declaration of intent to use deadly force, bang 3x to 6x, confirm threat is neutralized, tactical reload, seek additional BG's to retreat from. Call 911 when ammo is depleted and ask for a ambulance when the opportunity presents itself, because "I am feeling chest pains". "And btw, there are dead guys in my kitchen. basement and driveway. No rush on the EMT's."

"And btw, there are dead guys in my kitchen. basement and driveway."

I think if they find a body in 3 different places they'll assume you went on an offensive. They could very well conclude that the one in the driveway was trying to get away but was still shot. The anti gun prosecutor will find a way to make you look like a gun nut intent on blowing away all the "bad guys". Now if this was in Texas, you'd get a pat in the back and a "good job".

I think if they find a body in 3 different places they'll assume you went on an offensive. They could very well conclude that the one in the driveway was trying to get away but was still shot. The anti gun prosecutor will find a way to make you look like a gun nut intent on blowing away all the "bad guys". Now if this was in Texas, you'd get a pat in the back and a "good job".

 

Drop the BG on spot. Insert airsoft gun. I feared for my life. sue police for not keeping me safe. Being above the liberal's hasn't worked, stoop to their level.

I didnt see anyone break in or hear any shots fired officer...

[insert whatever happens with the break-in here, and the police arriving]

 

"I understand you have a job to do, and I respect that, however I would prefer to speak with my attorney before giving a statement."

I think if they find a body in 3 different places they'll assume you went on an offensive. They could very well conclude that the one in the driveway was trying to get away but was still shot. The anti gun prosecutor will find a way to make you look like a gun nut intent on blowing away all the "bad guys". Now if this was in Texas, you'd get a pat in the back and a "good job".

 

One died on the spot and is going to take weeks to get his pieces out of the wainscoting and tile floor. One was blown thru the kitchen door into the driveway. And the third thought the door to the basement lead out back and fell thru the open door from the breeze of the warning shoots I fired. He must of pasted them on the way down and got hit by them.

 

FWIW, if you ask for medical treatment because you might be having a heart attack or something, they have to get you to a hospital first and you remain silent until your council is present for any questioning.

Keep in mind the police are trained to say nothing after an incident until they retain consul.

You have the same rights. So stay quiet and call your attorney.