OldMarksman
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I read you post and Frank's reply.Posted by JeffK: I guess you did not read my post, nor provide an alternative except "hunker down and call the cops", but that's fine.
For alternatives, see Post 12.
I read you post and Frank's reply.Posted by JeffK: I guess you did not read my post, nor provide an alternative except "hunker down and call the cops", but that's fine.
dawg23 said:I'm amazed at the number of people who want to rationalize why they "need" to clear a house by themselves.
dawg23 said:For those of us whose last name isn't Miculek, Leatham or Enos, your carry gun should be your "range gun."
A private citizen does not call for a deputy for "backup".Posted by brokenolmarine: The wife and I came home from a day trip to Northern Va to find the door forced on the house. We had lived in our rural community for more than ten years at the time, where most didn't lock their doors. I called the Sheriff's Office, identified myself and asked for a deputy for backup.
What would you have done with your firearms had someone come out of the house?I told them we had a break in and didn't know if they were still in the house but we were both armed and covering until they arrived.
At which point, that is exactly what you should have done."UH... you can wait outside sir...." the deputy said. He stood on the porch with both thumbs hooked in his gunbelt, and his weapon holstered.
Read Frank's posts above on who had the advantage. By the way, he knows what he is talking about."UH... my house and I know the layout. Done this before.
Come again?You are here to back me up on this one speedy, I told him
You were extremely lucky.I searched the house and found that we had interrupted the burglary... They had run out a side door and into the woods when we came up the driveway.
Good.I put in the alarm system and cameras right afterwards.
Entering a house to do whatever you intended to do if you encountered someone would not give you peace of mind.They don't just take property, they take your peace of mind.