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October 2, 2012, 03:47 PM | #26 |
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Outside motion lites, a loud dog, a loaded gun. I am looking at a wireless video camera system that is very mobile, you can move the cameras around easily, hook up to a vid recorder and woila. I got a friend has some very interesting items for watching the place, cameras look like rocks etc. A person should never be caught in his own home like many do.
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October 2, 2012, 04:29 PM | #27 |
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I have quite a few layers of defense but also realize every plan is vulnerable, even if your home is built like a castle.
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October 3, 2012, 09:12 PM | #28 |
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Motion lights, a few decent cameras, beyond that I sleep with a loaded hangun in a holster next to my bed, an 870 defender model behind my bedroom door.
My last line of defense...."...any occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that such other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant." Colorado 18-1-704.5 Use of deadly physical force against an intruder. Without a doubt the best "castle doctrine" law in the entire country.
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October 3, 2012, 11:46 PM | #29 |
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My room has all of my personal items, I am ready if someone wants to take my things, they can have what they want, as long as they don't come in my bedroom. Nothing worth me getting killed/shot/hurt over outside of my bedroom. My bedroom is safe, my daily ccw's are on my dresser and ready to go.
I think you are safest in your room, don't roam around your house because someone could be hiding and jump you, or sneak up on you. House phone + cell phone are on my dresser also. It also proves to courts that you are in defense mode and didn't go and search out your invader. If he comes in thats his problem. I don't want to leave my room and get owned, if my door moves I know where the person is. My dog is 14 years old and is pretty much out of the question of barking, he is pretty subdued around people now. |
October 4, 2012, 05:30 AM | #30 |
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Not in Missouri
First, I don't know about Philly, but in Missouri, the Castle Doctrine insures that you will not be sent to prison.
That said: 1. exterior lighting 2. replace the Glock with a 12guage loaded with buckshot (don't even need to be a GOOD shot!!) |
October 4, 2012, 06:30 AM | #31 |
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I'd feel pretty vulnerable with out a good dog. I rely on that dog to hear what I can't hear. I can also count on the dog to fight pretty viciously if anyone gets in. That will give me enough time to limber up the gun du jour.
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October 4, 2012, 02:40 PM | #34 |
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Wow...great post Frank and 100% unaware that inability to exit the home wasnt a STRONG requirement like it is in PA. I thought most states that adopted SYG type laws all had a version of this in place. Now we know...thanks for taking the time to post that.
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October 4, 2012, 08:07 PM | #35 |
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outside lights, deadbolt lock, dog, phone, flashlights and lots of guns
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October 6, 2012, 05:02 PM | #36 |
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Coupla differences I've noted among state 'castle' laws:
Don't rely on the letter of the law alone. In Missouri, for example, the supreme court approved jury instructions place a greater burden on the defender than the statute itself would seem to. Know the law, assume nothing, and don't shoot unless you have to. |
October 8, 2012, 05:05 AM | #37 |
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October 10, 2012, 04:57 PM | #38 |
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"people dont plan to fail, they fail to plan" lol now what movie is that from?
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October 10, 2012, 05:28 PM | #39 |
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October 12, 2012, 10:28 PM | #40 |
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my .45 double stack and an AR very close by. That will suffice
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October 12, 2012, 10:42 PM | #41 |
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This is Texas. No retreat here. If you're in my house uninvited, everything else is assumed, and I can kill you dead in your tracks.
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October 12, 2012, 10:53 PM | #42 |
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Outside: motion lights on front and rear porch, 3 decent size Pit Bulls (that look and act mean but they'd just lick ya to death if they caught you.....sshhh, don't tell the bad guys ) that can move all around the outside (fense goes all around the house).
Inside: 3 locks on front and back doors (2 deadbolts and regular door knob), German Shorthair Pointer (that's actually meaner than the Pits), HK USP Compact 9mm/flashlight/cell next to the bed, Mossberg 500 12ga in the closet. I live alone and if you make it past the dogs (which I doubt cause they get loud if anyone's just walking down the street and I'm a VERY light sleeper) and into my house without being invited, you're a threat and I will act as needed. |
October 13, 2012, 12:44 AM | #43 |
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As of right now?
1.Assess threat level 2.Get the heck out! |
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I would suggest that the TX law is not as simple as stated.
The TSRA has an excellent article this month in their journal. I strongly suggest people read the law as here is part: Quote:
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/t...und-101-a.html Quote:
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October 14, 2012, 09:40 PM | #47 |
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"...I can kill you dead in your tracks." That's because I have unlimited funds for legal fees, which means that no grand jury or DA could possibly find cause to file charges. And no jury would ever, ever consider a finding of He Done A Bad Thing.
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October 14, 2012, 10:40 PM | #48 |
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Our society, going back hundreds of years, has fundamentally considered one person intentionally hurting or killing another to be repugnant. Any such act of intentional violence against another human is prima facie a crime.
However, our legal system has recognized, also going back hundreds of years, that under some circumstances such an intentional act of extreme violence may be justified, thus relieving the actor from criminal (and civil) liability. But if you intentionally hurt or kill another person, your action is prima facie criminal unless/until it is established that the legal standard for justification was satisfied. In some States an intentional act of extreme violence against another human might be justifiable in a broader set of circumstances. But the laws of no State can be considered a license to kill. If you intentionally hurt or kill another person, even in what you claim is self defense, you have prima facie committed a crime unless/until it can be established that your act of violence was justified.
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October 14, 2012, 10:41 PM | #49 |
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Haaa, admins sure made their point which I agree is MUCH more complex than:
"you break into my house, now I can kill you dead..." Some folks think that because they own guns...it gives them a James Bond type license to kill. People assume much these days. The law isnt always on your side as I stated way back. Nobody wants to kill, or possibly spend time in prison as a result over a stupid break-in or ATTEMPTED break-in. Thats why a home defense plan should be layered...to protect YOU as much as your house! I have a bit of work to do based on some of the GREAT feedback Ive seen here. Right now I have ADT security on both doors and a motion sensor, all windows locked and a motion sensor near the garage. I plan to install 2 more on both sides of the house. Perhaps a dog in the near future....once my cat decides to check out from natural causes. Thanks guys |
October 14, 2012, 10:51 PM | #50 |
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Fenced in yard with 2 hounds that go ballistic at the smallest of sounds or movement during the night, 44 mag in a holster on my bed post with an assortment of shotguns/hunting rifles about 3 steps from my bed in the rack. my father has his .45acp and his shotgun at the other side of the house in easy to get to locations. After people hearing from a buddy of mine who tried to enter my property without my consent and my dogs latching onto his testicles, most are afraid to even approach my gate WITH my consent lmao.
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