Originally Posted by
Just Janna
I'm not arguing the fact that every home owner has a right to protect themselves and their family. At all. I may not be for guns at all.. but that's my own belief. I have no right to tell my neighbor what to do when it comes to the safety of his or her family. I'm arguing the effectiveness of a gun in the hands of someone scared. I mean look at it this way.. A kid sneaks out of his house to go meet up with his or her friends with out wanting mom and dad to know. Dad's a gun nut. Kid gets wasted and forgets keys and tries to break into his own house. It's dark. Dad hears noises.. senses a threat and grabs his gun. BAM Dad shoots to kill "intruder".
Asses the situation first. That's all.
That is why people train. So we know how to handle ourselves in tense situations.
and yes, threat assessment for sure. that's what flashlights are for.