Morning scare....

jbow
 
 
I think this guy, whoever it was, is inexperienced

spacey
Glad nothing happened.
 
I don't see where time has changed anything and I don't
see target practicing with a pistol the method for home defense.  (to each their own)
Maybe a good idea if one is planning on packing.
 
Home defense....

To hell with worrying about aiming. His and hers and you can remodel
your home if need be....without aiming.
5+1 for @$350.00
Take a lot of targets if you go practicing :)....at least 2.

Mesh
One of my main concerns is I have 3 little ones in the house and protecting the family is my primary objective.  With such a big gun and3 little ones running around, I'll have to find a lockable cabinet to house it in (for the daytime).
Do you guys generally keep gun(s) by your bedside at night? (although I know how to use one, this whole owning a gun is new to me). 

jbow
My wife gets up defore the sun and has coffee etc. This morning she took something to the mailbox about 7:45. It was light but not bright yet, sun just coming up. She came back in and thankfully deadbolted the door. About 10 minutes later someone tried the handle on the door four times. Our dors to the outside are all handles. She said that the cat had come in and was sleeping beside her. The cat jumped up and ran to the door. It scared the wife into immobility, she did get up and go into a part of the hall, just past the kitchen where she would be hidden. I wish she had gone to the door and opened the shutters, then again if she had done that and seen someone they may have kicked the door in.
The alarm people are coming, should be here any time now. I am going to have CC cameras installed outside.
I went out and checked the front yard, and the lawns across the street and next door. They are sod and with the morning dew they show any tracks. The only tracks were from a small animal, probably the cat. However, there is a wooded patch on both sides of our house and woods in the back. I think I am going to get a couple of trail cams too.
I am staying home today because she is afraid. We are going to a shooting range so she can get more comfortable with a handgun, I just hope she will keep it handy. In the meantime I think I will keep a 12 guage handy for her, unless the grandkids are over. I keep my .40 cal chambered unless the kids are coming over. I figure if trouble is coming at you it will be coming fast and I have no intention of keeping my gun and my magazine in different places... or my guns locked up in some box. we have home invasions in the metro Atlanta area and they don't give you time to got prepare.
So.. new cameras coming to the house.
Does anyone know if they, being wireless, make for any audio interference? Anything I can head off or should consider?
 
I think this guy, whoever it was, is inexperienced... someone who will progress into more boldness and either rape and rob, maybe kill some homeowner or get killed himself. If he comes back around here he will be on camera and if he comes in here and I am here it will be the last house he comes into. You know, it takes a bit of boldness to actually walk up and try someones door...
 
I hate it because now my wife feels insecure at her own home. We have a screen porch on the back with a couple of chaise lounge chairs where she likes to nap. Maybe it is time to get another couple of dogs, a small one and a big one. The small one to wake up the big one. I had airedales when I was young, maybe it is time for another one. They don't take any BS off any one.
 
Maybe I will get some night vision goggles too.
 
Any ideas?
 
J

Guitarhacker
Of course, you know I'll offer my 2 cents
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2gCFOtaZPo
 
or
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_E5ciYpA98
 
Having the proper training and the proper weapon in a situation such as this is invaluable.  Advanced tactical training with her chosen, preferred weapon is worth every penny. Understand the laws of your state is a MUST. You have to know when and where and under what conditions you can pull the trigger in your own house because in some states it is murder or attempted,  and in other states it is self defense.
 
Look up your local concealed carry firearm instructor (unless you live in NJ, NY, DC, MD, DE or Il ) and take their basic CCW course if you haven't already done so. You get basic firearm handling and a fairly good over view of the laws pertinent to your state, and ask about advanced training that actually trains in stressful conditions.
 
Forced entry in NC is totally at the risk of the assailant.  Gotta love this state. The law has been tested and in all cases the perps were shot or killed and no charges were brought when it was determined to be B&E with mal-intent.
 
It is very important to lock all doors immediately upon entering. A security system will give a sense of security so that you know that no one is hiding inside.  Don't fall victim to the security company and load up with all the bells and whistles.... camera's are generally not needed. If you want a camera, go by a deer trail camera for $100 and it will work just as good if not better and certainly a whole lot cheaper. 
 
Just my advice.
 
Be safe.