dakota.potts ~
I agree with you about not knowing what to say / do about that story. A gun under the pillow seems like a foolish idea, and yet it did save that woman's life (does anyone here think the intruder would not have killed her when he was done, if she hadn't stopped him? I have no confidence that he wouldn't, given the violence of his approach).
My point in posting it was that it's sooo easy to say, "That never happens" or "That's always a bad idea..." But reality is often much more complicated than our ideals, and not nearly as cut and dried. The only way to live safely in a complex world is to weigh the risks vs the benefits of the things we do, and make your own decisions based on your own personal situation. For me, a solidly locked front door and a solid lock on my bedroom door, plus a few other little goodies, help me feel confident in where I keep my firearm at night. Others might not have the same luxuries, and thus might truly need a different overnight choice.
pax
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