Gun Control & RKBA

glacierbay

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7. Your first line of defense

Sun Sep 30, 2012, 07:40 PM

Sep 2012

is making it as difficult as possible for the criminal to get in the house, there are several cheap ways to harden your house against home invasions, next, get a noisy dog, doesn't have to be big, just noisy, make sure you have a safe room you can retreat to, keep a cell phone handy at all times, don't go looking for a prowler/burglar, call police and stay where you are, If you live alone, you can keep your .22 out and loaded but don't chamber unless your life is in danger, shooting someone is a last resort that will, I guarantee, change your life forever.
A .22 is just as lethal as a .45 if it strikes the right place on a human body.
Your best weapon is your what's inside your noggin, try to stay calm and think clearly.
Hope that helps.

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Seeking Advice and Suggestions for Home Defense [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 OP

Nothing will make a bad guy run faster Warpy Sep 2012 #1

don't have a shotgun. have a rifle. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #2

The only thing I would mention to you former-republican Sep 2012 #6

auto. shot off 23 rounds today. have an extra mag loaded. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #11

yes they can be depending on model former-republican Sep 2012 #16

crazy Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #23

Your first line of defense glacierbay Sep 2012 #7

sorry can't do the dog thing. (see below) do have a safe room. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #13

I tell people that if having a dog is not an option glacierbay Sep 2012 #21

house is pretty well locked down tight at night and when I am not home. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #22

One more thing glacierbay Sep 2012 #25

good idea. need to research that. thanks. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #27

Here are some ideas that are cheap. safeinOhio Sep 2012 #48

Good points glacierbay Sep 2012 #57

This will work great in getting the cops there ASAP. safeinOhio Sep 2012 #66

That has actually happened a few times with my dept. glacierbay Sep 2012 #69

yes, that is what I am prepared to do. brother talked me (today) into keeping pistol at bedside-- Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #74

thanks for the tips. good advice in there. I will work toward these goals Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #67

......... former-republican Sep 2012 #31

Or that. LOL glacierbay Sep 2012 #34

heh - heh - heh Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #44

A .22 does a hell of a lot more damage Warpy Sep 2012 #29

As have I glacierbay Sep 2012 #32

Shotguns still need to be aimed. ManiacJoe Sep 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #36

odd choice of firearms for a female living alone former-republican Sep 2012 #3

no problem. both were cheaply acquired and Yes, I have shot the M48 although it has been awhile. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #5

In case you're not near your pistol . former-republican Sep 2012 #14

ok. pistol is first line of defense. rifle is second line. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #19

Our Irish Grannie always recommended a 'barking' dog... nenagh Sep 2012 #4

dogs chase cows. neighbor has cows. I have cats. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #9

I understand...not a good idea, then.. nenagh Sep 2012 #60

ankle biters are better alarms, if not very serious protection Kali Oct 2012 #89

I can only offer a genetal idea... rrneck Sep 2012 #10

these I am doing. however this time of year there is a nice breeze -- so windows are open at times Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #15

Then next to the bed is probably best. rrneck Sep 2012 #18

home alone. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #20

the pistol is loaded. rifle is not. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #24

I wouldnt. rrneck Sep 2012 #33

I would love to rethink but, budget constraints will not allow at this time. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #35

Sounds like you're in pretty good shape. rrneck Sep 2012 #38

I really did laugh out loud. you know I can cuss someone to death, for real Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #39

honestly, what I think would be good for me for home defense would be a Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #41

I'd trade that rifle for one unless youre attached to it. nt rrneck Sep 2012 #49

oh, I would trade the rifle for a sawed off side by side dbl barrel in a heartbeat Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #51

not a sawed off former-republican Sep 2012 #64

not sawed off to be illegal. sawed off legal. but, yeah a side by side is what I would like Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #68

Only reason I said it due to barrel length former-republican Sep 2012 #75

I bet it is fun to shoot. brother would not let me buy anything illegal. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #77

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #81

I like the Slug hole the best formercia Oct 2012 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Oct 2012 #95

You're welcome formercia Oct 2012 #97

And everyone understands the sound of a Rem. 870 formercia Oct 2012 #92

That's what our Dept. issues us for our patrol cars glacierbay Oct 2012 #94

center mass , always center mass former-republican Sep 2012 #42

yes, that is what brother says. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #45

With most guns yes. rrneck Sep 2012 #47

sure , no argument there but unless he strung out on PCP former-republican Sep 2012 #52

That's very true. nt rrneck Sep 2012 #61

the mag holds ten rounds -- surely, if all ten hit center mass it will stop the mofo Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #53

I expect so. rrneck Sep 2012 #58

well, truth be told I would just want him/her/it to Stop Advancing. I will just have to stop my Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #62

That's the idea. Shoot to stop. nt rrneck Sep 2012 #73

When I went through the analysis for what my wife can handle, SDjack Oct 2012 #101

Sounds like you're set up. rrneck Oct 2012 #102

If you use a stop or safeinOhio Sep 2012 #54

oh yeah, guineas are cool. want some of those. thanks. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #71

Be carefull of what you post. A "genetal" idea? oneshooter Oct 2012 #99

Gah! rrneck Oct 2012 #100

The M48 formercia Sep 2012 #12

yes, that is the rifle. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #17

That's fine , that's new production former-republican Sep 2012 #26

good to know. thanks Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #28

Got a bayonet for it? krispos42 Oct 2012 #90

forgot to say that the ammo for the .22 Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #30

You said your .22 pistol was a semi-auto. Jenoch Oct 2012 #96

I have a S&W 640 (.357) in the nightstand tularetom Sep 2012 #37

you are prepared! I am not so remote as you. kind of glad -- Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #43

Yeah our neighbor is 75 and she lives alone tularetom Sep 2012 #63

heh! good on Her!! I know how she feels. There is no place like home. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #70

It sounds silly, but scream like a banshee if you see an intruder. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #46

well, I probably will be or else cussing like a sailor Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #50

The crazier you sound, the better. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #56

yes. practice and scream like a Banshee! will do, thanks Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #65

My Loving Wife prefers her Colt Lightweight Commander in 45acp oneshooter Sep 2012 #55

your loving wife is lucky to have you Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #59

Ya, I'm just a big softy. oneshooter Sep 2012 #80

A big dog is far more effective and much much safer. bowens43 Sep 2012 #72

BS glacierbay Sep 2012 #78

I don't know if they are next to useless, but I agree about a dog. alittlelark Sep 2012 #79

Very good advice glacierbay Sep 2012 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author former-republican Sep 2012 #84

welcome to the group former-republican Oct 2012 #85

My First DU Post... Redlo Nosrep Oct 2012 #86

Welcome to DU, Redlo Nosrep! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2012 #87

Welcome to DU! EvolveOrConvolve Oct 2012 #88

A warm welcome to DU. glacierbay Oct 2012 #91

I am sure Tuesday is aware of the truth... Eleanors38 Sep 2012 #83

Seriously, you don't say what kind of area you live in but it's bad enough you have to worry tech3149 Sep 2012 #76

Hope this helps discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2012 #98