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CoachKandSportsguy 08-21-2024 07:41 AM

hmmm, a doorbell which sounds with a large dog barking would be a great invention, with some wireless speakers and having the sound move around to the different speakers. .

I am starting a small home sound development company, any investors?

LeRoySmith 08-21-2024 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2362499)
hmmm, a doorbell which sounds with a large dog barking would be a great invention, with some wireless speakers and having the sound move around to the different speakers. .

I am starting a small home sound development company, any investors?

I'm afraid you're too late, it already exists. In fact there's one that the "dog" barks more the closer you get to the door

retiredguy123 08-21-2024 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2362499)
hmmm, a doorbell which sounds with a large dog barking would be a great invention, with some wireless speakers and having the sound move around to the different speakers. .

I am starting a small home sound development company, any investors?

What about when the Publisher's Clearinghouse guy shows up?

Topspinmo 08-21-2024 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2362213)
By Florida statute, we have Castle Law and Stand Your Ground. If someone comes to my door, uninvited, they are trespassing on my private property. I consider that a potential threat to myself and to my property. I have the right, according to Florida law, to shoot them.

However - I wouldn't shoot them because I don't own a gun. I will warn them. If they continue - well I'll get my bow and arrows, which aren't considered firearms. And I'll shoot'em anyway :)

No, there has to be threat of bodily harm. Your front door public access, if they come straight to front door and knock. You have choice not to answer or tell them you’re not interested and say by. IMO way I read Florida law does not give you right to just shoot someone, there has to be deadly threat. IMO threading to shoot someone knocking on front door threat. Recent case in Ocala good example.

LeRoySmith 08-21-2024 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2362513)
No, there has to be threat of bodily harm. Your front door public access, if they come straight to front door and knock. You have choice not to answer or tell them you’re not interested and say by. IMO way I read Florida law does not give you right to just shoot someone, there has to be deadly threat. IMO threading to shoot someone knocking on front door threat. Recent case in Ocala good example.

A quick google search

Stand-your-ground laws
Also known as "line in the sand" or "no duty to retreat" laws, these laws allow people to use deadly force in some cases of self-defense outside the home. The force must be proportional to the threat of death and the person must have a legal right to be at the location. As of January 1, 2024, 35 states had stand-your-ground laws.

Castle doctrine
This common law principle removes the duty to retreat when someone is in their home, and sometimes in their workplace, vehicle, or yard. The castle doctrine presumes an imminent threat of death or harm, and allows the use of lethal force against an intruder.

Risuli 08-21-2024 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2362499)
hmmm, a doorbell which sounds with a large dog barking would be a great invention, with some wireless speakers and having the sound move around to the different speakers. .

I am starting a small home sound development company, any investors?

Actually, a camera doorbell (Ring, etc.) will also discourage scammers as they don't want to be recorded at your door.

Marathon Man 08-21-2024 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2362213)
By Florida statute, we have Castle Law and Stand Your Ground. If someone comes to my door, uninvited, they are trespassing on my private property. I consider that a potential threat to myself and to my property. I have the right, according to Florida law, to shoot them.

However - I wouldn't shoot them because I don't own a gun. I will warn them. If they continue - well I'll get my bow and arrows, which aren't considered firearms. And I'll shoot'em anyway :)

Please stop saying things like this. Someone might think that it is true and actually do it.

davefin 08-22-2024 12:16 PM

I received a phone call from a similar group. No, no, no...and I hung up.


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