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My husband also believes in having a gun. Like Mom Happy, the gun is stored properly and my husband is well trained in using it. He goes to the gun range often. We do not have children.
I have been told by law enforcement that if someone is determined to do you harm or steal from you, they will find a way to make it happen. No matter what you do, they will find a way if they are determined to do so.
All guns should be locked in a safe with the bullets stored elsewhere for safety sake. If someone breaks into your home do you really feel it would be easy to get both the gun, the bullets and load them in the gun quickly? You also better be trained well in using the gun and visit the gun range frequently. The gun is not going to do you much good if you can't hit your target.
My vote would be for a security system and a dog with a very loud bark as Wink suggested. I have a small dog with a loud bark that will not shut up if someone comes to the door. She has also been known to fly out of bed in the middle of the night, barking her little head off if she hears a noise outside. I think guns give people a false sense of security unless you plan to have the gun on your body 24 hours a day. My husband feels differently.
You noted a house in the neighborhood was broken into. The criminals probably knew the owners were not at home. Criminals take precautions as well.
Years ago someone broke into my home when I was asleep with the intent to do bodily harm. I did not wake up until he was standing over me. A gun would not of helped unless it was loaded and under my pillow. Even then I think it would have probably been used on me.
I would have no problem shooting someone who broke into my home. And heaven help anyone who broke into my house and hurt my dog.
I have been told by law enforcement that if someone is determined to do you harm or steal from you, they will find a way to make it happen. No matter what you do, they will find a way if they are determined to do so.
All guns should be locked in a safe with the bullets stored elsewhere for safety sake. If someone breaks into your home do you really feel it would be easy to get both the gun, the bullets and load them in the gun quickly? You also better be trained well in using the gun and visit the gun range frequently. The gun is not going to do you much good if you can't hit your target.
My vote would be for a security system and a dog with a very loud bark as Wink suggested. I have a small dog with a loud bark that will not shut up if someone comes to the door. She has also been known to fly out of bed in the middle of the night, barking her little head off if she hears a noise outside. I think guns give people a false sense of security unless you plan to have the gun on your body 24 hours a day. My husband feels differently.
You noted a house in the neighborhood was broken into. The criminals probably knew the owners were not at home. Criminals take precautions as well.
Years ago someone broke into my home when I was asleep with the intent to do bodily harm. I did not wake up until he was standing over me. A gun would not of helped unless it was loaded and under my pillow. Even then I think it would have probably been used on me.
I would have no problem shooting someone who broke into my home. And heaven help anyone who broke into my house and hurt my dog.