My Castle
Well..... first off, I have so frikken many kids in and out of here all day and night I don't think anyone would ever target my house.
Ya just never know when there's gonna be 15 cars in the drive and folks everywhere! Alarm signs in yard and by doorways, and a sign at the garage doorway letting them know that Lizzy is inside.
I have another sign (not yet put up) that I was planning on putting by my shop on other end of property that states "If you can read this.... You are in range".
But.... first line is my little doggie. Lizzy... a petite 120lb Rottweiler. She actually has her own backup named Bella (prolly 13 pound MaltiPoo).
I have within arms reach at night a lockbox where I rotate various pistols through, although most nights when I undress I put my carry on the nightstand anyway. Inside my closet is an 870 ready as well. In my office on the backside of the house I have a stash where I keep one as well... usually that is my 642.
I don't anticipate a herd of bad guys and believe that initial contact would send them away. My heart goes out to folks that live in countries/areas where the need requires more drastic preperation. Everyone should be able to feel secure and safe in their homes. Godspeed to you guys!
And for those of us NOT in situations like that.... myself included.... be thankful and don't take it for granted.