You guys are on it! Lots of good advice here!
I'll highlight a couple;
Know the laws in your state regarding the use of force against an intruder. Sometimes the law sides with the intruder for some reason.
Also, the situation is dynamic. It isnt likely any of it would ever go as we plan. So plan, and have back up plans.. Practice is also key here. NiteSite has said before, know your firearm like your tongue knows the back of your teeth and I'll add here know the layout of your home just as well (like move through it in the dark and half asleep with your eyes closed... and Oli's sig said at one time, and it may still, if you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
Racking a shell into the chamber can give you away as much as a verbal warning.
If your gonna pull a gun, dont do it thinkin you wont have to pull the trigger, dont set your self up to be surprised when a bluff doesnt work.
I'm all for stayin put, but in my case, my children would be between me and a threat.
There are no absolutes as mentioned above, but knowing your firearm and floor plan, having praticed rediculously to the point you can do what you need to do in your sleep gives you a distinct advantage. The suck part is havingto make the hard decisions on the fly and under stress.
I'll highlight a couple;
Know the laws in your state regarding the use of force against an intruder. Sometimes the law sides with the intruder for some reason.
Also, the situation is dynamic. It isnt likely any of it would ever go as we plan. So plan, and have back up plans.. Practice is also key here. NiteSite has said before, know your firearm like your tongue knows the back of your teeth and I'll add here know the layout of your home just as well (like move through it in the dark and half asleep with your eyes closed... and Oli's sig said at one time, and it may still, if you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
Racking a shell into the chamber can give you away as much as a verbal warning.
If your gonna pull a gun, dont do it thinkin you wont have to pull the trigger, dont set your self up to be surprised when a bluff doesnt work.
I'm all for stayin put, but in my case, my children would be between me and a threat.
There are no absolutes as mentioned above, but knowing your firearm and floor plan, having praticed rediculously to the point you can do what you need to do in your sleep gives you a distinct advantage. The suck part is havingto make the hard decisions on the fly and under stress.