Curious what others would do if you were awakened in the middle of the night by the doorbell ringing. Seems the mainstream advice is to not "clear the house" if you suspect an intruder has broken in, but what about if someone knocks on the door?
So there are threads about what handgun and what shotgun to use for home defense. What caliber, make, model, etc.... So I was curious. If you could only use one, what would be the better home defense weapon. Which one would you prefer, and why?
shotgun or handgun
I'm confused about why home invasions happen where they do. There is a thread about a home invasion and an 11-yr-old protecting his mother. On the news tonight was another story about HI. Neither story reports a motive. In the recent multiple murders in Indpls, the BGs thought there was a safe...
Curious how INGOers secure or what you use to secure these kind've doors. Have a freind who was burglarized with the entry point being these doors and wondering how to beef mine up.
I'm looking for a shotgun for home defense. I saw a 18.5" barrel Mossberg with a pistol grip at the 1500 today, but the slide action wasn't terribly smooth. Any suggestions for a good burglar repellent?
This will be good as long as everyone is truthful. Post your answers as the questions are asked. Don't read ahead. We may all learn something.
1) Where are you sitting right now?
2) Are you wearing pants with pockets and a belt?
3) Do you have shoes on an what kind?
4) What gun is the closest...
Hey everyone--
Sorry, I'm new, so if this question has already been addressed then I apoligize. But my husband and I are interested in purchasing a 12ga, pump action shotgun for home defense and are looking for some good suggestions. We are looking to spend under $300 dollars, $200 dollars...
I'm researching self-installed window alarms. I'm not interested in subscribing to an alarm company right now.
I want to buy some simple electronic devices that run on batteries, and can detect whether a window has been broken. If a window is broken, the device should emit an audible alarm...
Poll time INGO.
Ever had an intruder in your house/property?
Let's hear your stories.
NOTE: This is mainly for stories on your own property. For sharing stories that happen in public places, try this thread: INGO Poll: Ever been robbed or mugged?