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In reply to the discussion: Two home invasions in one week in my town, how do you protect your self ? [View all]Response to newmember (Original post)
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Two home invasions in one week in my town, how do you protect your self ? [View all]
newmember
Apr 2013
OP
I'm not the clever writer. It's been floating around the net for a while. :) nt.
nessa
Apr 2013
#109
Our former handyman rather gently pointed out to me that our cars pretty much make that statement
Hekate
Apr 2013
#140
I love when gunners post threads like this. It's like a slow pitch right up the middle for the other
Electric Monk
Apr 2013
#81
an EMT/Fireman friend of mine told me to get some Hornet and Wasp spray.
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2013
#129
Seriously they aren't going to know that until AFTER they have gotten in and find nothing of value.
Raine
Apr 2013
#61
I doubt it. Thieves don't invade homes unless they are sure they will get a lot of loot.
Coyotl
Apr 2013
#110
I know that you are being facetious, but on other forums people would be nodding their heads
Ikonoklast
Apr 2013
#20
Yes...I took the posters question with grain of salt...but, if he was truly concerned
KoKo
Apr 2013
#34
How would they know if I gave them the right pin unless I also have an atm in my house?
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#102
I'll try and find the study about what motivates home invasion of occupied dwellings...
Eleanors38
Apr 2013
#188
What town? How big is it? If a town of 20 people lot different than a million.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#15
If the person doesn't want to be suspected as an NRA troll, it does... (nt)
Autumn Colors
Apr 2013
#72
I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.
neverforget
Apr 2013
#47
Why? Are you willing to post your address and phone number too maybe? The OP is asking for advice
auntAgonist
Apr 2013
#183
No I don't like them , I'm not saying I'm afraid of them just never had an interest in them.
newmember
Apr 2013
#145
Three guys broke into my friend's house, tied him up, shot him in head, burned down house
The Straight Story
Apr 2013
#38
Naw, but if he had something to help it would have been nice. Some links:
The Straight Story
Apr 2013
#137
don't be involved with drugs, for starters. get together with likeminded neighbors, for seconds.
HiPointDem
Apr 2013
#86
keep a loaded pistol on your person or under your pillow at all times. Make sure it is loaded,
Douglas Carpenter
Apr 2013
#98
Call 911 and then go tell the intruder you did so. They'll be scared and run away.
MellowYellow
Apr 2013
#118
My guess is that they are more vulnerable and less able to put up any defense. nt
Mojorabbit
Apr 2013
#242
Because it's likely a fictitious story designed to try and justify gun nutterism
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2013
#132
It's not fictitious I did a search on the story and I might have gotten few facts wrong
newmember
Apr 2013
#141
guns guns guns.... the more you have the safer you will be. 3 or 4 in each room is a good start.
piratefish08
Apr 2013
#177
I'm perfectly fine with nothing other thana 34 inch Easton Bat under my bed.
Tommy_Carcetti
Apr 2013
#189
What's the population in your town? How many car wrecks? How many divorces? How many ER visits?
nolabear
Apr 2013
#193
Thanks ,yes I 'm installing motion detector lights in the front yard and also the back.
newmember
May 2013
#253
There has been a lot of suggestions to buy a gun but I don't have any experience with firearms
newmember
May 2013
#248
9 times out of 10, the home invaders knew the victim. Either through kids or as a worker.
haele
Apr 2013
#237
Motion sensors are easy to install. Find a techie and have that person add enhancements.
bluestate10
Apr 2013
#238