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cwood3 · 08-12-2008, 12:55 PM

Put a Crimson Trace or Lasemax on your wepon and stick your arm out the door and point it around the corner........those red/green dots on my torso make my rear-end itch......?

pgonza2723 · 08-12-2008, 01:03 PM

I would be forced to leave the bedroom b/c my kids' rooms are down the hall. Luckily they are on the same level (2nd), but if I'm in the hallway with a shadowed figure in front of me that's anything more than the figure of a 3.5 year old, shots will be fired then questions asked later. There is no way I'm chancing being taken down by an intruder (and possibly arming him with my weapon) and giving the intruder access to my family. If he 'breaks' into my home (law defines as castle), I'm not giving them any consideration or possible advantages.

SpringfieldXD.40 · 08-12-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgonza2723

I would be forced to leave the bedroom b/c my kids' rooms are down the hall. Luckily they are on the same level (2nd), but if I'm in the hallway with a shadowed figure in front of me that's anything more than the figure of a 3.5 year old, shots will be fired then questions asked later. There is no way I'm chancing being taken down by an intruder (and possibly arming him with my weapon) and giving the intruder access to my family. If he 'breaks' into my home (law defines as castle), I'm not giving them any consideration or possible advantages.

If I were in your situation, I would leave the bedroom as well...

**Wendytww** · 08-12-2008, 01:13 PM

There is a huge chance that noises in the middle of the night are our housemate. He sometimes bumps into things and the dogs bark. So I would have to be really careful to know exactly who was in the house.

SgtWKPII · 08-12-2008, 01:15 PM

They are called "Claymores" get some.

Kristie · 08-12-2008, 01:23 PM

I have a great alarm system here..if anyone other then the family members move in the house I have 6 birds that would go nuts.

My conure screeches a loud annoying sound over and over again when someone strange enters the house. She is loud enough to cut off the noise cancelling ear protectors to give you an idea of her volume. If a car pulls into the drive way she is going nuts. When someone is at the front door she is screaming.

I have been in the shower and can hear her screaming and someone will be at the front door knocking when I investigate.

Way better then the dogs they sleep through most noises, but their excused being 10 and 11 years old.

pgonza2723 · 08-12-2008, 01:28 PM

Also forgot to mention that since I have an alarm system and it happened to be the case where my toddler had a bad dream and was in our bed (my other son is only 9 weeks old so he's in our room for the next few months as it is), I'd stay hole'd up in the bedroom until Police arrived. Luckily, my neighbor is a Federal agent and my other good neighbor is an LEO so in theory I could have 2 other 'helpers' within a minute. For sure though, I'm with the theory if there is no need to go outside the area you know to be cleared (i.e. bedroom) and everyone is accounted for then stay trained on the only entry point, no need for excessive risk to yourself or the person(s) you are protecting.

cwood3 · 08-12-2008, 01:35 PM

Claymores.....do they still have those at the Army Surplus store? When I build my retirement home maybe I'll build in a master over-ride circuit that when activated by the bedside, it turns ON all the lights in the house and garage and cranks the stereo up to the tune of 76 Trombones. (Patent Pending btw).

In all seriousness, I don't know what I would do. So I just have to know what my options are and let my guts teel me to do onsite.

crpadiem · 08-12-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amishclark

a) know the justification of SD in your state
b) get a flashlight
c) confirm your target
d) act accordingly

+1

firedup · 08-12-2008, 02:13 PM

practice your situation at the range. use a handheld light in your other hand while you shoot. practice loading/arming your weapon and your light at home. I do. practice until it all feels natural. Just make sure your target is one you can do without after you pull the trigger.

08-12-2008, 12:55 PM	#21
cwood3 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 43	Put a Crimson Trace or Lasemax on your wepon and stick your arm out the door and point it around the corner........those red/green dots on my torso make my rear-end itch......? __________________ 2007 UltraClassic (Black) Springfield XDm (also Black) 6mm BR (build in progress)

08-12-2008, 01:13 PM	#24
Wendytww XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 594	There is a huge chance that noises in the middle of the night are our housemate. He sometimes bumps into things and the dogs bark. So I would have to be really careful to know exactly who was in the house. __________________ ~Wendy XD TACTICAL 9MM RUGER 22/45 Mk III RUGER 10/22

08-12-2008, 01:15 PM	#25
SgtWKPII XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warshington State Posts: 20,782 Blog Entries: 19	They are called "Claymores" get some. __________________ Conduct determines outcome, ignorance is vulnerability, denial is stupid.

08-12-2008, 01:35 PM	#28
cwood3 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 43	Claymores.....do they still have those at the Army Surplus store? When I build my retirement home maybe I'll build in a master over-ride circuit that when activated by the bedside, it turns ON all the lights in the house and garage and cranks the stereo up to the tune of 76 Trombones. (Patent Pending btw). In all seriousness, I don't know what I would do. So I just have to know what my options are and let my guts teel me to do onsite. __________________ 2007 UltraClassic (Black) Springfield XDm (also Black) 6mm BR (build in progress)

08-12-2008, 02:13 PM	#30
firedup XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	practice your situation at the range. use a handheld light in your other hand while you shoot. practice loading/arming your weapon and your light at home. I do. practice until it all feels natural. Just make sure your target is one you can do without after you pull the trigger. Last edited by firedup; 08-12-2008 at 02:15 PM. Reason: spelling

08-12-2008, 01:03 PM	#22
pgonza2723 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 169	I would be forced to leave the bedroom b/c my kids' rooms are down the hall. Luckily they are on the same level (2nd), but if I'm in the hallway with a shadowed figure in front of me that's anything more than the figure of a 3.5 year old, shots will be fired then questions asked later. There is no way I'm chancing being taken down by an intruder (and possibly arming him with my weapon) and giving the intruder access to my family. If he 'breaks' into my home (law defines as castle), I'm not giving them any consideration or possible advantages.

08-12-2008, 01:23 PM	#26
Kristie XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	I have a great alarm system here..if anyone other then the family members move in the house I have 6 birds that would go nuts. My conure screeches a loud annoying sound over and over again when someone strange enters the house. She is loud enough to cut off the noise cancelling ear protectors to give you an idea of her volume. If a car pulls into the drive way she is going nuts. When someone is at the front door she is screaming. I have been in the shower and can hear her screaming and someone will be at the front door knocking when I investigate. Way better then the dogs they sleep through most noises, but their excused being 10 and 11 years old.

08-12-2008, 01:28 PM	#27
pgonza2723 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 169	Also forgot to mention that since I have an alarm system and it happened to be the case where my toddler had a bad dream and was in our bed (my other son is only 9 weeks old so he's in our room for the next few months as it is), I'd stay hole'd up in the bedroom until Police arrived. Luckily, my neighbor is a Federal agent and my other good neighbor is an LEO so in theory I could have 2 other 'helpers' within a minute. For sure though, I'm with the theory if there is no need to go outside the area you know to be cleared (i.e. bedroom) and everyone is accounted for then stay trained on the only entry point, no need for excessive risk to yourself or the person(s) you are protecting.

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