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skydiver3346 · August 14, 2009, 08:22 AM

Clearing the house is very dangerous.

Sometimes you may have to do this to reach your kids, wife, etc. However, if you don't need to get to a family member, I would NOT try and clear home if at all possible. I used to think this is what I would do until I read recently, where a home owner (here in FL) was shot and killed at night (in his home) while trying to clear his house.

If at all possible try and get everyone in one room and behind a bed, etc. and wait for intruder to come to you. You are armed and protected by bed and offer less of a target to BG. Of course, you should call the police immediately. I personally would announce to BG that I have called police and that I am armed. If he enters my room, I will shoot! Good luck.

August 14, 2009, 08:22 AM	#35
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	Clearing the house? Clearing the house is very dangerous. Sometimes you may have to do this to reach your kids, wife, etc. However, if you don't need to get to a family member, I would NOT try and clear home if at all possible. I used to think this is what I would do until I read recently, where a home owner (here in FL) was shot and killed at night (in his home) while trying to clear his house. If at all possible try and get everyone in one room and behind a bed, etc. and wait for intruder to come to you. You are armed and protected by bed and offer less of a target to BG. Of course, you should call the police immediately. I personally would announce to BG that I have called police and that I am armed. If he enters my room, I will shoot! Good luck.