| During the turbulent birth of our country, our | | | | follows my instructions. If a member of my family |
| forefathers gave us the right to bear arms via the | | | | has not called 911 by that time, a call will be made for |
| 2nd Amendment of the Constitution. There are many | | | | police help & medical services for the intruder. |
| ongoing debates, pro & con on this topic. | | | | All those living under my roof, have received training |
| I for one, am grateful for the 2nd Amendment. | | | | in the use of firearms and are quite proficient in their |
| Having worked in the law enforcement field for | | | | use. Having firearms in the home also requires |
| several years, I fully understand that most often, | | | | extensive precautions in terms of safety. All my |
| police respond to a call well after the crime has been | | | | weapons are kept in either my large gun safe or in |
| committed. Crime prevention is relinquished to the | | | | handgun safe boxes, out of reach from little fingers |
| individual. | | | | as well as out of sight. Only at bed time will I have |
| In those States that offers the privilege of offering | | | | handguns/shotgun out by our bed, a charged cell |
| conceal carry licenses, the crime rates have shown | | | | phone is also next to our bed during that time. |
| to be substantially less than those States with | | | | Protection of one's family is a very important decision |
| stringent gun control. New York & Washington D.C. | | | | which should involve all adults in the home. Firearms |
| Are prime example of States with strict anti-gun | | | | are not the answer for everyone. Many people feel |
| laws, yet their crime rates are well above average. | | | | that they will never become victims in their own |
| Would you dare to stroll Central Park in the dark | | | | home & that if need arises, their local police agency |
| hours? One thing is for certain, Criminals will never | | | | will be there to protect them. |
| have shortage of guns, no matter what State they | | | | My reality does not follow that line of thinking, |
| happen to be in, and very often their firepower | | | | therefore I am prepared should problems arise. I |
| exceed those of our law enforcement agencies, we | | | | hope and pray that the day for the use of my |
| are however making great progress in that aspect. | | | | training never materialize. |
| Long ago, I made the decision that my home and | | | | These are the weapons that we would use and are |
| family would be protected via firearms. This is a | | | | proficient with should trouble comes knocking on our |
| decision that may not be viable for all. Believing that | | | | door. |
| brandishing a weapon toward an intruder will be all | | | | HK USP45 = full size pistol in .45acp |
| that is needed to safeguard your family, could be a | | | | Glock 23 = compact .40SW (wife's) |
| fatal error! Protecting with a firearm requires a mind | | | | Mossberg 500 Defender model = 12gauge loaded |
| set of being able to use that firearm, to pull the | | | | with #4 buckshot |
| trigger if the situation requires it, and continue to do | | | | Ruger Mini 30 = 7.62x39 (20rds mags) in unlikely case |
| so until the threat has been dealt with. This may | | | | where shots would be needed past 30/40 yards. |
| sound harsh, but seasoned criminals will often be able | | | | My conceal carry favorite pistol is the Kel-Tec P11 in |
| to tell if home owner is using his weapon for show or | | | | 9mm, followed closely by a Walther PPKS in .380. |
| is actually serious about using it. | | | | When fishing or hiking in areas where dangerous |
| There have been many instances where a home | | | | predators reside, a SW Mountain Gun in .44mag is |
| owner did not have the mind set to actually use his | | | | always carried in my shoulder holster. |
| her weapon, only to have it snatched by the intruder | | | | I suggest that home protection be a subject |
| and get injured or killed by their own gun. | | | | discussed at home among adults, that a plan be |
| In my case, should an intruder invade my home and | | | | decided upon should trouble find you, if it involves |
| poses a threat to myself or loved ones, I will not | | | | firearms make sure that SAFETY is your first |
| hesitate to shoot him/her until the threat has been | | | | objective and followed by proficiency with whatever |
| dealt with. My aim will be for center of mass, a | | | | weapon you choose. Do not get weapons that are |
| double tap will be fired (2 shots), then I will evaluate | | | | too much for you, it is much better to be able to hit |
| the situation and if the threat persists will again fire | | | | your target with a smaller caliber than to just miss |
| until there is no more threats and the intruder if able | | | | and make loud noises. |