I read Armed Citizen clippings of lawfully armed citizens defending themselves in their own home every month from invaders and thugs - why would you be different?I have as much chance of having to defend myself from a home invader as I do from being stuck by lightning.
I read Armed Citizen clippings of lawfully armed citizens defending themselves in their own home every month from invaders and thugs - why would you be different?
What is the statistical percentage vs 321 million people in the US?
The likelihood is low. The potential consequence, however, is very high indeed. I do not want to be the subject of someone's attempt to write a new variation of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood.What is the statistical percentage vs 321 million people in the US?
I was victimized by violent home invaders three times between 1964 and 1968--in good neighborhoods, when the criminals had every indication the someone was home. Firearms saved the day--no shots fired.Most people have lived their entire lives without being victim to a home invasion. I don't even think I have ever met or personally know of a person who has been victim to a home invasion.
I thought the idea preposterous, until a little thinking indicated that with our floor plans, having the gun within arm's reach is the only way to have timely access, considering the various possible points of ingress.I simply have a different idea of what reasonably ready is inside my own home. I am simply not going to wear a gun inside my home but others do and that's just fine.
Because those crimes are statistical anomalies. They do happen, but no more often then people being struck by lightning. Of course, I don't live in a ghetto, either.
Do you really think that violent criminals would likely choose to target homes in ghettos in preference to those in which there is a higher likelihood of obtaining valuable property, or finding victims with high debit card limits?Of course, I don't live in a ghetto, either.
Just a point to ponder. Bad things happen to good/bad people in good places that we think are safe.I think it depends the area which you live in. I never carry anything, but I also never answer my door for anyone either.