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ORIGINAL: LookieNoNookie

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ORIGINAL: VideoAdminTheta

My thoughts are that I am thankful you are here posting. That must have been quite the shocker to you. I hope you can rest and get some sleep tonight.

Ditto....second amendment be damned (if it ever changes)...now go and get a few guns that aren't registered. My intentions, exactly, Lookie!I have 3 behind my pillow/mattress and 17 others throughout the house.

Hollow points. Loooove hollow points. Gotta luv 'em, eh?!
There isn't a place in my house where I can't say "mind if I get some clothes on?" that I can't duck, roll and grab a .38 and blow their (%%$#@@%) heads off, starting at their bowels or knee caps....with 17 rounds :).

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ORIGINAL: descrite



My impressions.

1) You are a badass. Nah, not really. Remind me not to piss you off. Not to worry, you're safe darlin'. I've only been pissed off enough about 4 times in my life, enough so that someone would know it. I'm just not the angry type.

2) Holy shit. Ya got that right!

3) Never, ever, leave your bedroom if you even suspect something may be amiss in the house. Pick up the gun, your cell phone, lock the door, and call 911 have no cell phone nor bedroom door to lock. Tell them you think there is an intruder in the house I didn't think there was an intruder in the house, remember, I thought it was an animal, and that you are armed. Stay on the phone and in the room until officers force entry. Scream "I have a gun and police are coming." Wait for the cops to come to you-- be prepared to be a bit rousted and roughed up, as they ensure you are the caller and not a threat and secure your gun. There is zero reason to search the house yourself....and about 80 why you shouldn't. The Numero Uno is what prosecutors call "house hunting": if you leave the room, with a gun, expecting to find someone, you have created premeditation: you fully expected to kill someone, upon leaving the room. This doesn't help you (depending on the state). It is not worth saving your life if you're going to spend it in prison.

4) Also, turning on the light is bad tactics: you illuminate yourself, and kill your night vision not if you're looking for an animal that can run around very fast and attack you in the blink of an eye. You know your home better than anyone else; move through it silently in the dark. If you can't adhere to #3, I mean.

5) Please, please accept my gratitude that you are healthy, happy, and whole I do, you're a sweetie, Des. From the few of your posts I've read, you're a quality person, and I would be loathe to think something untoward had befallen you. Awww, now you're making me blush! I think I can safely speak for everyone here: we're very glad you're hale and sound.

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Do you really think there's less chance of you getting shot when you have a gun pointed directly at them?

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ORIGINAL: LizDeluxe

I'd have shot him. He'll do this again and the next person may not be so fortunate. That's why the police wish you had pulled the trigger. I'm going to sidestep the gun rights discussion as it is a waste of time. I'd love to hear Bob Costas' thoughts on your ordeal.

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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

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ORIGINAL: metamorfosis

I'm glad you're okay. But, no, it doesn't change my mind about the gun issue. What I would have done, what I think you should have done, is to stay in your room, lock the door, and call the police.

Pam

Thank you for your good wishes and advice, meta.

Remember, my dear, keep in mind, for all intents and purposes, I thought it was an animal that "squeaked thru'" the cat door. It had happened before, and there was no reason for me to think otherwise. I would never call 911 for an animal break-in, and would be the laughing stock all over town (and in my own head) if I did.

Had I a clue it was a human, that would've have been an entirely different story, and your advice would be most apropos.

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ORIGINAL: FreeFromSin

I would buy a gun but need to be trained on them. They horrify me.

I do recommend a can of mace and a stun-gun.

I am certainly delighted this was a happy ending. I am pleased the poster had a gun and good sense to use it.

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ORIGINAL: YourBigDaddy67
Don't you wish someone had had a gun to put these jackals down!

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ORIGINAL: Rule

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Don't you wish someone had had a gun to put these jackals down!

Or females could choose not to make love to males without a conscience and in a couple of generations individuals capable of such atrocities would be bred out of the population.

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ORIGINAL: Rule

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ORIGINAL: YourBigDaddy67
Don't you wish someone had had a gun to put these jackals down!

Or females could choose not to make love to males without a conscience and in a couple of generations individuals capable of such atrocities would be bred out of the population.