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.22lr · June 17, 2013, 10:03 AM

I hope I type fast enough to get in before the lock.

If you an apartment dweller, talk to your landlord. Many are very open to "I'd like to make security improvements to your property. And since my safety is important to me, I will make these improvements at NO COST TO YOU."

I have never had this offer turned down.

Other than that, it seems like some are arguing that there will be no time; not whether or not hearing protection is a good idea.

I am seriously looking at getting a pair of electronic muffs that retain directional hearing. I think enhanced hearing and lack of hearing loss *sounds* great.

That said:
1) Decide if the bump in the night is worth checking on.
2) If 1 is "yes", retrieve gun.
3) Call for help (911)
4) hearing protection and other "nice to haves".

PS - Not making your home a unattactive / more difficult target is a terrible plan.

June 17, 2013, 10:03 AM	#56
.22lr Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2007 Posts: 245	I hope I type fast enough to get in before the lock. If you an apartment dweller, talk to your landlord. Many are very open to "I'd like to make security improvements to your property. And since my safety is important to me, I will make these improvements at NO COST TO YOU." I have never had this offer turned down. Other than that, it seems like some are arguing that there will be no time; not whether or not hearing protection is a good idea. I am seriously looking at getting a pair of electronic muffs that retain directional hearing. I think enhanced hearing and lack of hearing loss sounds great. That said: 1) Decide if the bump in the night is worth checking on. 2) If 1 is "yes", retrieve gun. 3) Call for help (911) 4) hearing protection and other "nice to haves". PS - Not making your home a unattactive / more difficult target is a terrible plan.