F350Lawman
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There are too many variables. Because of my house's layout and where my children sleep, going to the source and having the conflict there is the only "good" option. For you the circumstances may be different
Just for starters:.
1. how confident are you that once you get there you are equipped (in all ways) to handle the task at hand
2. how far away is help ( if you stay put and call for help will the police likely take 2 minutes or 15??)
3. can you get the rest of the family together safely and bring them to your holdup spot without getting caught by surprise by the BG
4. if you stay where you are, is it a good place to defend
5. what's the backstop where you hear the sound like (if he's breaking in a window or door, where will his and your misses go if you engage there? Is that better than possibly shooting it out where you are?)
6. does it sound like it could be more than one BG?
I think in the end your going to nmost likely do what your personality dictates. If your the cautious, lie in wait type of guy you'll more likely go for that option. If your the aggressive, "the best defense is a good offense" type you'll go for that. No real wrong or right answer until the siruation arises and you can ascertain all the variables. Maybe you should have a plan for both options. JMHO
DON'T FORGET TELL THE POLICE WHAT YOU ARE WEARING AND THAT YOU ARE ARMED IF IT GOES BAD YOU DON'T WANT THE REPONDING OFFICERS TO BARGE INTO YOUR GUN BATTLE AND SHOOT YOU. YOUR DESCRIPTION WILL HELP TO AVOID THIS
Just for starters:.
1. how confident are you that once you get there you are equipped (in all ways) to handle the task at hand
2. how far away is help ( if you stay put and call for help will the police likely take 2 minutes or 15??)
3. can you get the rest of the family together safely and bring them to your holdup spot without getting caught by surprise by the BG
4. if you stay where you are, is it a good place to defend
5. what's the backstop where you hear the sound like (if he's breaking in a window or door, where will his and your misses go if you engage there? Is that better than possibly shooting it out where you are?)
6. does it sound like it could be more than one BG?
I think in the end your going to nmost likely do what your personality dictates. If your the cautious, lie in wait type of guy you'll more likely go for that option. If your the aggressive, "the best defense is a good offense" type you'll go for that. No real wrong or right answer until the siruation arises and you can ascertain all the variables. Maybe you should have a plan for both options. JMHO
DON'T FORGET TELL THE POLICE WHAT YOU ARE WEARING AND THAT YOU ARE ARMED IF IT GOES BAD YOU DON'T WANT THE REPONDING OFFICERS TO BARGE INTO YOUR GUN BATTLE AND SHOOT YOU. YOUR DESCRIPTION WILL HELP TO AVOID THIS