I think too many of you guys are sissies.
Just kidding, folks. Put down those weapons.
I know some of us live where guns
are "forbidden" (even though that concept completely escapes me). Being afraid of the "authorities", many won't use the most effective home defense weapon; a shotgun with birdshot, or even a
handgun. In that case, a GOOD knife adequate for defensive use indoors, ideally 4" to 6", and VERY sharp, would be the next best thing.
Since my health makes sleeping in my recliner the most convenient, I'm well armed at all times. That's where I have to spend the bulk of my time now. I keep a Carbon 15 (ultra light 4# 32" AR 15 clone) with a 9 round mag full of 60 grain Hornady TAP (Tactical Application Police)on the floor next to me. There's one in the chamber, and 2-20 round back-up mags there also, with 2-30 round mags nearby. "Just in case", there is a SIG P226 filled with Federal 124 grain +P+ "Hydra-Shoks" and a 15 round back-up mag in the magazine-rack/table right next to the recliner. Also, a Surefire 6P with the P61 lamp AND a fully charged 9N with the "Turbo" head tactical light is on it too. Finally, my Microtech HALO III "using" knife is always on my belt (I sleep in my shorts summer, pants winter). But the REAL defense is the FN-FAL "Para" in my bedroom. With a 20 round mag in it full of Hornady .308 TAPs(110 grain @ 3350 FPS; incredible explosive performance), it's effective but safe. 2 back-up mags are with it. Alternatively,my old Browning Auto-5 with the plug removed, 5 rounds of low brass #9 dove loads in the magazine, and one in the chamber is in the kitchen. If I have time, the Para is first choice, then the Browning, or vice-versa, depending on the situation. Otherwise, the Carbon 15 will suffice. It goes EVERYWHERE with me. Of course, if I experience a failure, the P226 or my carry .45 Star PD is always with me too.
My puppie, an 80# Dobie sleeps at my feet. He's a real Jekyll and Hyde; a marshmellow if I let anyone in, but very aggressive and vocal if a stranger approaches my house. He actually runs off 2,000# bulls, boar Javelina (wild pigs) and packs of Coyotes when we're in the desert hunting. That's especially handy since I can't usually leave the campsite very far any more. Funny!
Due to my health, I'm getting an IR 4 camera TV surveillance system. With it, I won't have to get up and go outside to investigate occasional unusual/suspicious noises at night.
Am I "excessive" (obsessive)? Paranoid? Who cares? Not me. I'm still alive, which frustrates my enemies. And yes, I have had need for the "hardware". I raised TWO families with loaded guns everywhere in my homes. I wouldn't think of delaying my response because I failed to properly and thoroughly educate and train my kids gun safety,good judgement, and trustworthiness.
But, we each gotta do what we gotta do.
FWIW, even though, and maybe because I live in a nice neighborhood, my next door neighbor's 18 year old daughter had an attempted kidnapping. It happened last week on the opposite side of their house from me. In broad daylight much less! The passenger of their slowly moving car jumped out and grabbed her. When she tore loose, he grabbed her purse, but left serious bruises were he grabbed her arm and tried to wrestle her into the car. Unfortunately, they got away in the still moving car before I could make it to them. I didn't want to endanger others if somehow I missed at their rapidly increasing range, so I didn't shoot. They escaped.
Oh yeah, did I also mention? Because of my erratic health, I have to leave my front door unlocked so someone can get in if something happens to me, even all night. That's why I'm so well armed. Luckily, I've had considerable tactical weapons training over many years. That, coupled with a Trijicon Reflex II sight on both the Carbon 15 and Para, allows me to make an accurate snap shot at a moving target out to 250 yards if I have to. Experience and practice produces about a 90% chance of an instant 1st shot hit at longer range. Close in, it's almost 100%. Thanks to MUCH practice, I can do it as fast as an unskilled assailant can draw and fire a concealed handgun.
For those who think it will never happen to them, I guess I don't have to mention that my neighbor's daughter USED to think the same thing. Now, if her parents are absent, she calls me on her cell phone, waiting in her locked truck until I arrive to escort her home. She has to park out of sight of both houses.
A young girl temporarily minding a dry cleaners was equally complacent years back. When I arrived unexpectedly, and caught her robber, she learned the hard way too.
I hope no one in any of OUR families learns the same way. Maybe this post will serve as a wake-up call for those among us who are too complacent for their own and their family's good. As Col. Jeff Cooper taught, NEVER be in what he terms "Condition White". And teach your loved ones the same.
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George
StarPD
[This message has been edited by StarPD (edited 05-20-2001).]
[This message has been edited by StarPD (edited 05-20-2001).]
