For me I don't own anything that is worth my life, its just stuff. I'm calling 911 and waiting with by my truck, gun in hand. Obviously if I thought my wife or one of my kids could be in the home, I'm going in locked and loaded. As far as clearing the home solo to catch a thief, I went to school with the local police chief and would call him directly probably before calling 911 as he is less than 5 minutes from me.
Avoid the Fatal Funnel: Surviving a Home Invasion
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Lock n' Load
Custom
I, like Hans, use the Fatal Funnels at home to my advantage where the perp can't cut the pie and I have cover. I'd call 911 if I have time and the perp can't hear me. Other than that, I'll wait for him to screw up if the Rottweiler doesn't eat him first.
New Hampshire is a lot more free with the laws in protecting yourself or home as shown in the article below. I'm not saying I condone the actions the man in the article took but each state has different laws regarding self defense and some states will do everything they can to hang you high like in Massachusetts if you did doing exactly what happened in the article below. It's always best to call the authorities and let them handle it unless an innocent life is in danger and you are left with no choice.
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AG Report: Manchester man who shot intruder at garage won’t face charges
A man who shot and killed another man who was crawling out of his garage won’t face any charges, the New Hampshire attorney general’s office said.The attorney general’s office issued its report into the July 19 shooting of Jason Barry, 42, by Colin...
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Onewolf426
Professional
I agree with Hans. There is nothing in my home that is worth my life, my wife's life, my family's lives. Possessions can be replaced. First off, we have a security system, so nobody is going to get into our house without us knowing. If we are out, then police will be notified and they can handle it. If, for whatever reason, the security system didn't work, and we come home and find evidence of someone possibly being in the house, they we will call in the professionals.
Now, if we are home at the time, and someone breaks in, that is different. I have several different scenarios planned out for just such an emergency.
Now, if we are home at the time, and someone breaks in, that is different. I have several different scenarios planned out for just such an emergency.
Bassbob
Emissary
Hans, you're going to feel a little Deja Vu here for a second.
What if you come home and you notice your front door open and the door jamb shattered. Now your wife and kids are or were supposed to be in the house. You waiting for the cops ?
Junior2K20
Operator
That was something I wondered about, when traversing the funnel do you scan right or left and sweep the other way. He knew where the camera was so his reaction time was at the best. I guess there are a lot of factors to make that determination, but he mentions nothing about it.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I’d clear/check my house if my kids were home.
Two story house. If I’m in bed and really think someone is in the house, I’ll go make sure they are not going to get upstairs to the kids.
No kids home, I’d probably let them make it me. (Barring the dog already didnt take their arm off upon entry)
Bassbob
Emissary
That's the caveat to the barricade in a safe room behind cover with a phone and a gun and make them come to you plan. You got other loved ones in the house? Time for a new plan.
cico7
Custom
Planning is fluid. what if its your son daughter coming in late and you are startled?
But as long as you have a base plan to start with, you are half way there.
Bassbob
Emissary
Indeed. Ideally you will know who is outside your house before they get in.