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Originally posted by Perhaps
reply to post by Xtrozero
Well guess what fella??... I have major doubts about the validity of your OP.
While the above is more than possible and I wish for her wellness if so, is there any chance of providing an article/link to confirm this??
...They beat her up, she is in her late 60s, duck tape her, dragged her around by her hair, and robbed her. After they left she was able to slip out of her coat that had all the duck tape on it, and go next store... She was beat up pretty good.
edit on 24-1-2013 by Perhaps because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by sonnny1
reply to post by Xtrozero
That sucks X.
So I take it, your neighbor wasn't armed? I also take it shes not cautious to strangers knocking at the door late at night? I only ask. Not that everyone with a weapon, should have it locked and loaded, only that even those who are armed can have this happen to them. Personally, if someone is knocking at the door late, I would be wary. Maybe wary enough to grab my gun first, and ask who is it, last.......
S&F
edit on 24-1-2013 by sonnny1 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by LadyGreenEyes
reply to post by Xtrozero
Wow......any updates on how she's doing? That's a lady that needs to get herself a gun, and learn how to use it! Those things tend to go in waves, so be very careful.
You are right; this is a very good reason for people to own guns!
Originally posted by JibbyJedi
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Just let me know your address and I can set up an appointment for a comprehensive diagnostic of the vulnerability of your residence.
I assure you, you can trust my firm to be precise and discrete in our evaluation.
By all means, please do not have firearms in the residence, as this may prevent me & my associates from committing larceny of your residence.
Originally posted by txinfidel
OP: Dont be so naive. 90% of home invasions happen in upscale neighborhoods.Criminals want your stuff. Im glad you and your neighbor are ok though.
Originally posted by ~widowmaker~
yah but they didnt kill her? so why shoot them geez are you crazy? so what if she will be terrified for the rest of her life to open a door. so what if she has gotten some wounds. so what if she feared for her life for an hour or more, so what if she might have been raped at 60 in her own home.
SO WHAT, thats no reason to shoot someone.
thats what the morons against gun control think,
Originally posted by Manhater
Sorry to hear about your neighbor.
Officers didn't do any forensics?
Is it possible she knew her attackers? Like a grandson shooting off at the mouth about what she owns?
I have a Ninja sword and mean dog that I sleep with.
Which reminds me. I need to go get some sleep. I have a long day tomorrow.
Ugh.
Everyday is a long day.
Hope she feels better soon. Poor gal.edit on 24-1-2013 by Manhater because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Happy1
reply to post by Manhater
I'm wondering how the dog adoption thing is doing? A dog is a very valuable thing to have - besides they're cute and good companions. And - THEY BARK loudly when a stranger is approaching, if they're trained right. Not attack dogs, but know family and friends, and know that it's
This is what our country has become.
Originally posted by Perhaps
While the above is more than possible and I wish for her wellness if so, is there any chance of providing an article/link to confirm this??
...They beat her up, she is in her late 60s, duck tape her, dragged her around by her hair, and robbed her. After they left she was able to slip out of her coat that had all the duck tape on it, and go next store... She was beat up pretty good.
Now, I'm guessing that you're a competent owner and user of firearms - yes/no??
Because if the answer is yes, you would well know that your wife isn't going to develop "pretty good skill" within the evening...??
While you being an owner of firearms, it never occured to you previously that your partner may have a need to protect herself and at least be familiar with the use of your firearms??
You are already armed - if the content of your OP was the convincer, what were your reasons for being armed in the first place??
...again, I have my doubts about the OP.
Originally posted by violet
I always tell the ADT guys I don't need it, I have nothing of value worth taking.
I don't think its wise to have ADT and have their stupid sign on your lawn like an advert this home has stuff that needs guarding. We're wimps.