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Do you answer the door to uninvited strangers?

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An uninvited person, grown male (atleast in the 30s) drives and parks across the street. Comes up to my house and rings the doorbell. Nobody answered. He walked to the side of my house to take a peek down my driveway and then went back to his car and drove off.

About 20 minutes later, a family member arrives home.

Then about 10 minutes after (nice timing), this uninvited person drives back and parks in the street infront. Goes to the door and rings the doorbell. When nobody answers again, he walks to the side of my house to peek down my driveway. Then leaves again.

I don't know what to make of this suspicious situation. I have heard stories where the stranger even parks on the driveway!

I do not answer the door to uninvited strangers.
 
I usually answer when a stranger knocks the door. But usually I'm holding a Glock behind my back.

People used to think I was paranoid till a close family friend had his house subject to a home invasion. Invaders tied up everyone, raped his daughter, destroyed the house and stole his Mercedes. So much for living in a "safe affluent neighborhood".:scrutiny: :scrutiny:
 
Safe and affluent are mutually conflicting... an affluent neighborhood is a high-reward target banquet for thieves.

In the 10 years I've lived at my house, I doubt I've had 5 unknown/unexpected people ring my doorbell... Between the fence/locked gates (around my property, not the community), dogs, and everything else they just don't come knocking for some reason. That's how I like it.

However... they do ring the phone... if you answer they hang up. If you don't answer, a few minutes later a van will come trolling by to see if anybody is home.... or is it a black helicopter? I can't remember. :D
 
My dad told me about a friend of his once. The guy had been a cop for like 25 or 30 years. Every time he answered the front door, day or night, he would stick a pistol in his belt in the back. He said, if you had seen all that i have seen, you would do the same... I always thought that was interesting.
 
Depends on the time of day and circumstances

If it's day time, and they don't look too scummy, I may open the door, but, my maxed out Glock is right there in the holster, locked & loaded, and my steady hand right on the grip. Also, the storm door is shut and locked. I assure you, I can draw and fire before they can blow my house down.

I had one bothersome parolee who was selling magazine subscriptions ask, "You ain't gonna shoot me are you?! Man, are you a cop or sumpin? Or are you military? Why the gun? You sure you ain't gonna shoot me, cuz I don't wanna die!"

If it's dark, I never open the door, and don't even look through the window. I stand to the side of the door, behind the protection of brick wall, and speak loudly enough that they can hear me. After discovering who they are I tell them to come back in day light.

I think it's time for me to post a sign or two:

"NO TRESSPASSING"

"NO SOLICITING"

Then, if they come to your door, they better be family, friend or friendly LEO.

Doc2005
 
I really hate it here in IL because of the no CCW law.
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You can carry concealed in your own home in Illinois.

Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode or fixed place of business any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, ...
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[720 ILCS 5/24‑1(a)(4)]
 
Living on a major rural road where there are no 'casual' people walking up and down the road, I don't answer the door. Roxie, my 175lb Mastiff, does. I know, small by Mastiff standards, but it's a female. Only those people with legit reasons keep ringing the bell, mostly they just keep on going... If they only knew that she was the most loving, gentle dog on the planet. My 20 month nephew can lead that dog around like no tomorrow.
 
I carry around the house- what most folks would call a mouse gun. If somebody knocks on my door unexpectedly, I grab something bigger and have it behind my back.
 
I answer with a BHP hidden on my person. But only because my house is being worked on all the time so there are always electricians and landscapers and whatnot ringing the doorbell. If it wasn't for that I just wouldn't answer.
 
I have a big black male Chow Chow, who runs and slams himself up against the front door, barking and growling whenever someone knocks. The door is mostly (very thick) glass, and he is very intimidating.

If it's a stranger at the door, they usually go on their way before I can get there to see who it is.
 
Always armed, and frequently backed up by armed family members when checking the door through the glass. Will only open if I know the individual(s) or expect them.

Living in the country these days demands diligence.
 
Usually I don't answer the door but I did last Friday night. It was at that moment that I saw the reason for declining values. Leaning on the edge of the building was a 20-39 year old male with a 6 pack from the gas station. Leaning on the corner of the building he asks if Sheria or whatever is home. Apparent blind date. He knocked on several doors then left. Now some of you may think this is crazy but right beside me was my Dogo and 2 of my favorite weapons. An 18 inch craftsman screwdriver and a 24 inch screwdriver.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dogo.htm

Now FYI
Guys you don't go to a Lady's door with a 6 pack from the gas station in hand like this guy did. Also dress accordingly. Stripes and plaids just don't cut it. Also know where your date lives. Don't go around looking like a fool asking if your date is there.
 
last saturday morning, i answered the door in my underwear. i was sleeping. it was early, ok it was 9 30ish. door bell rang i was out of it. turns out it was my neighbor. his truck was having problems. and since im a mechanic, he came to me. he actualy called my work first. which is 30 miles away. my boss asked him if knew me. my neighbor said well hes my neighbor. after i got done talking my nieghbor. he went back to his house. which is over half mile away( we live on farms) . i called my boss and thanked him for waking me up.
 
I can understand not wanting to answer the door to avoid getting hassled by girl scouts, candy sellers, mormons, and salesmen. :D

But because they look suspicious? It could be something important, like a subpoena, a friend of a relative, etc. Could be important news.

I don't think home invaders usually ring the door bell. If a shotgun or handgun doesn't give you the strength/courage to answer the door, maybe one shouldn't conceal carry too. It's your door, your house, your property. Don't live in fear, too many are doing that right now and we are losing our rights because of it.
 
Given the original poster's circumstances, I would confront the guy if he shows up again. Be polite, but also be armed.
I never answer my door for people I don't know. ALL my friends and family know to call/write/email/text, whatever before coming over. The FedEx and UPS guys are the only exception. I always have my sidearm within reach when going around the house. I also don't care how important the news they have may be, if it is truly that important I'd know about it via many other channels.
 
My pitbull mix answers before they get to the door. If they are stupid enough to insist then I answer ( i always have a gun on me) .

Dog is the best line of defense against people looking for an easy mark.
No more Mormons or JWs knocking on my door either. :D
 
I'm going to go ahead and win the ongoing More-Paranoid-Than-Thou competition in this thread and say I normally just shoot anybody that rings my doorbell.




OK, OK - I'm obviously kidding. The truth is that the doorbell is a fake. It actually releases the catch on the trapdoor under the 'welcome' mat and instantly plummets the unannounced visitor down 30 feet into a tank full of insanely ferocious, half-starved, flesh-craving goldfish.
 
Given the situation, I'd go with calling the police. Get the guys license plate.

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http://www.residential-landscape-lighting-design.com/store/PPF/parameters/1871_530/more_info.asp

One of these mounted above my garage, another by the front door, two out back. What's there to see at my house other than the luminescence? :D If a stranger makes it past that point to the front door, I am still in a defensive mode with a gun in hand, but just know he will have some temporary issues with his vision. Light is my friend. I don't understand why dishonest people have such a tough time making it their friend too. :evil:
 
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