Possible home-invasion thwarted last night, ask me anything.

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5. left wing liberal nut job here, 'cept when it comes to guns.

I think everyone should have two. All kidding aside, the only reason I don't have one is cost. It's a complicated issue, with a lot if gray area, and there's nothing new I can add to the debate. But I think you played it exactly right. Have the gun ready, call the cops, warn the guy, give him every chance to change his mind. You didn't shoot thru the door, obviously not tingly at the thought you might have to kill someone as a previous poster suggests.

As a woman walking late at night in the parking lot if my apartment complex in a waitress uniform, obviously carrying tip cash on me, I've felt a need for one.

At home in bed at night, watching news stories about home invasions, and innocent people who felt safe and secure in their own homes being killed...I've felt a need for one.