Nice job Andy! Glad everyone is ok and that sucks with all the damage he did. $200-300 in damage for $10 in groceries? what a drag...
Yeah. At least our insurance should cover it.
I hate thieves. Too bad he isn't dead.
Luckily for him, I’m fairly forgiving. I know people make mistakes; and lots of people do stupid things they regret later. I’ve read several stories of homeowners who shot someone, and for one reason or another later turned out to be charged with murder. So, I didn’t want to put myself in a position that could drastically change my life. I didn’t want to have to take someone’s life over damage/theft when he presently wasn’t a physical threat.
Reading your story takes me back to a slightly different situation I was in 10 years ago, and it brought back a lot of memories and feelings that I had at that time. If you're interested in hearing my story, please PM me. I don't want to take over your thread. Again, great job Andy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Sure, email it to me if you don’t mind typing it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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I have my loaded pistol in one of those quick release combination safes. It is fast to open as you put in a five digit code on the top (by pressing one of four buttons recessed in a hand shaped pattern) and the door pops open and a light comes on inside. It is plugged in and has a battery backup. Safe, fast, & handy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Yeah, I’ve looked at those before, but they’re pretty expensive. I always thought for the price, I could buy another gun! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I’ve also seen the biometric ones that scan your fingerprint so you don’t have to remember a combo in a stressed situation.
You should send your story into the NRA; they most likely would put it in their "Armed Citizen" article in their magazines. It REALLY illustrates the importance of the 2nd Amendment, as well as how to handle a similar situation. They can also help with other important information and suggestions.
I’d thought of that, I was too tired last night (uh, early this morning) but I sent it in today. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
