setting aside the non value added discourse of possible negative isolated incidents stories....get back to the reality of the thread.
Keep in mind the following:
If an intruder consciously makes a decision to enter a premisis KNOWING someone may be inside, what do you think they have in mind if there is an encounter?????? They are obviously stupid (considered brave by some) or they are ready to deal with the encounter....what ever that may mean.
The car key fob is a good idea unless you have one of the newer cars that sounds more like the road runner than a panic! The air horn is a good idea as well. Each however mean to be prepared for the next reaction, if they decide not to flee. Remember they came in knowing you are there!
The best home defense is a 12 gage shot gun. My suggestion is to have the gun loaded without one in the chamber. Then when aroused smartly pick up the weapon, announce you are armed and simoltaneously rack the shotgun sliding a shell into the chamber. If after hearing you and or after hearing the racking of a shotgun, they have chosen not to flee....when they enter the room pull the trigger!!
Sounds harsh, cruel, inhumane, violent, et al.....most intruders will definitely flee, however......ANY intruder who procedes when hearing the VERY WELL KNOWN SOUND of a shotgun racking has no good intentions for your well being.
Home defense is not for anybody not prepared or trained to respond.
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