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Old July 3, 2011, 07:59 PM   #46
Old Grump
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I figure the sound of racking it closed out to take a lot of fight out of an intruder
If he is a combat vet or a druggie high on something that sound could trigger an adverse reaction and you won't hear a gun being racked, just a gun going off and a muzzle blast pointed in your direction. Forget fancy loads and gun handling, pick one and figure the only sound a burglar should hear is your safety going off just before you shoot him. The first thing he should see is a bright light in his face so you can make sure it isn't Junior sneaking home or the next door neighbor drunk and in the wrong house.

I have had both things happen.

Light him up
Identify
Take action
Wait for cops
Keep mouth shut till you talk to lawyer
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