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Logistar
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I guess Ari's thread got me thinking again.
I , too, have "planned" for a late night "home invasion". The problem is that *I* am thinking you won't have TIME to execute any elaborate plan.
The way I see it is like this: The BG(s) probably KNOW you are home late at night. If *I* were them, I'd want to "take-out", restrain, (whatever) the residents to keep them from resisting/hurting me. I am thinking they would likely know where the bedroom might be and head straight for it.
Me... OTOH, I was just awakened by a loud noise... "DID I REALLY HEAR THAT???? hmmm..... I guess so since I still hear it Now, I reach for my gun but I figure the BG might just be right on top of me already.
My point is... if a BG breaks down a door and heads straight for you (you are asleep) I think he will be "on top of you" before you can "come to" and gain access to your weapon. ANY strategy other than rapid weapon access and an immediate firing stance seems like a bad gamble.
Are there any statisics that might predict how long the average home invader takes to reach the residents during a late night home invasion?
My strategy is (if awakened by door being kicked in, etc) grab revolver as I roll off the side of the bed. (for cover) Watch for entry into the room. If entry occurs, immediately identify intruder, fire immediately if intruder is determined to be a threat. - may use weapon mounted light if necessary to determine threat.
Comments? Ideas? Suggestions?
Thanks!!!
I , too, have "planned" for a late night "home invasion". The problem is that *I* am thinking you won't have TIME to execute any elaborate plan.
The way I see it is like this: The BG(s) probably KNOW you are home late at night. If *I* were them, I'd want to "take-out", restrain, (whatever) the residents to keep them from resisting/hurting me. I am thinking they would likely know where the bedroom might be and head straight for it.
Me... OTOH, I was just awakened by a loud noise... "DID I REALLY HEAR THAT???? hmmm..... I guess so since I still hear it Now, I reach for my gun but I figure the BG might just be right on top of me already.
My point is... if a BG breaks down a door and heads straight for you (you are asleep) I think he will be "on top of you" before you can "come to" and gain access to your weapon. ANY strategy other than rapid weapon access and an immediate firing stance seems like a bad gamble.
Are there any statisics that might predict how long the average home invader takes to reach the residents during a late night home invasion?
My strategy is (if awakened by door being kicked in, etc) grab revolver as I roll off the side of the bed. (for cover) Watch for entry into the room. If entry occurs, immediately identify intruder, fire immediately if intruder is determined to be a threat. - may use weapon mounted light if necessary to determine threat.
Comments? Ideas? Suggestions?
Thanks!!!