I realize that, and I thought I got that point across in my post. I'm just saying that if it comes down to a confrontation, I would think that a gun > hand-to-hand combat.
It is. Another thing to consider is that here in the real world where people don't spend 4 hours a week doing kung fu, sometimes there are just noises that for most everyone are nothing. Are you gonna flee your house everytime this happens?
Glock 27 and Glock 22 with one in the pipe at all times. CHL holder as well. To the OP, I've been drawn into too many of these discussions to allow myself to get drawn in again. Sift through those that wish to bash you. Many anti-gun advocates do offer good advice. Listen to those that are worth listening to. Practice practice practice. If you are concerened with home defense, I suggest IDPA shooting matches. I also suggest a Lasermax laser sight and more practice. Shoot the same load in practice round as you will in your carry round. Invest in some premium hollow point rounds. Federal HST is my preferred carry round, but there are many quality rounds out there. Do some research, then preactice some more with your carry rounds. *edit* Just read the original post and saw that the question was for a shotgun. I think you are ok with no kids in the house. If there is never a problem with any kids under the bed, I would lose the lock as well. Keeping the chamber free should be sufficient. With kids, I would store shotgun out of reach, but with quick access.
Are you gonna go and shoot everytime you hear something funny? Whether you use a gun a or not I don't think anyone is encouraging people to overreact.
I never said not to use a gun. I said that you should study martial arts because that will always be with you in case you can't get to your gun.
I do not know how to continue without just being drawn into more petty arguments. I guess its OK to say be differ greatly on opinions for how to remain safe in a home invasion.
My apologies. I must have misread your original post. I do agree with you on this, and said so in my initial post. Learning martial arts is good advice for just about anyone.
This think this seems petty as I think you might've misunderstood my comments. As I was stating to Franchise 3 I never said that people shouldn't own or use guns for self-defense or home protection. My point was that everyone should learn martial arts as those skills are always with you unlike a gun and cannot be taken away or used against you. I don't own a gun but I have nothing against anyone owning one. If you thought I was stating otherwise I apologize for not being clearer. In regard to fleeing from a home invasion I will concede that there are situations where you can't flee and as you note it might be more dangerous to flee. Every self-defense situation is unique and while we can teach general rules of thumb no two situations will be the same. That said I will stand by my view that in most cases fleeing is always better. The first rule of self-defense is to not put yourself in harms way and the more distance you put from an assailant the better. You might disagree with me but as someone who does teach self-defense, and also someone who has actually dealt with a home invasion, I personally feel obligated to pass on that advice.
I understand what you have been saying all along I just disagree. I tried to say that in my last post you just seemed to toally ignore and take as some attack.
My apologies. It wasn't meant as an attack I was disagreeing with your post but no personal offense was meant. I enjoy debating issues and can state things bluntly at times.
I'm wondering if a sticker or post of any alarm system is a valid deterrent for would-be-burglars... i.e. (ADT or Brinks) I know a few people that had an alarm system but stopped paying for the alarm for a variety of reasons. I haven't heard a story of a burglar trying to break in a house when he knew there was some kind of alarm system by seeing the sticker or post.
If all that is going on in your house, or you THINK all that is going to go on in your house, I'm guessing "insanity" is a risk posed to you. It's kinda like the "pit bull" thread from a while back. Look, I'm not against it in general, people do what they think they need to do, but if you're going to own one of these [breeds] weapons or setups, I hope you don't live next door.
No. Should I have been? Are you aware that elephants are the only mammal with four knees? It was just a comment. If you dig on all that, or feel all that is necessary, more power to ya, though again, I hope you don't live next door. And actually, I kinda assumed your original ghillie suit secret tunnel sniper tower post was just over the top tongue in cheek exaggeration or exuberance, but I'm guessing now by your 'tone' that you're somewhat serious. Good on ya, man. Don't wanna upset the international ghillie suit wearin' assault rifle havin' secret tunnel crawlin' sniper tower sittin' industrialist. No sir. I take it all back... nothing crazy about any of it. maybe all that's good for you... but I'm not sure it's appropriately or necessarily recommended for the average citizen's home defense. Sensationalizing such a special need for security and defense seems odd to me though, accepting that you claim your profession might make it necessary for you.
You can joke all you want about the ghillie suit, but just so you know, there are no straight lines in nature. If the altercation moves outdoors, the ghillie suit is a vital camouflage measure. Unless you look out your window and see an exceptionally well manicured lawn, then chances are, I do not live next door to you.
