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At this point I was genuinely creeped out, and still am. Now any time the dog barks or the house makes a noise I'm reaching for my rifle.
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I don't blame you. I've been through that, and it takes a while before you settle back into a "normal" mindset.
Clearing a house is EXTREMELY dangerous, even for professionals. Don't do it if at all possible. If you must, PRACTICE and practice some more until you have the routine down pat. Get a VERY bright tac flashlight. Take a tactical handgun course or two. I'd ditch the rifle, too. A long gun can easily be grabbed by a BG as you round a corner from room to room. You could use a short-barrel shotgun, and a handgun would be even better.
Get those alarm codes and use them! If it's a monitored alarm, so much the better. Anything that gives you a little advance warning is good.
Keep looking around the house. You might find a defensible corner you can bunker down in and wait for the LEOs.
Remember - your first responsibility - STAY ALIVE. Anything in the house can be replaced.