I have been discussing with some friends a rash of home invasion robberies south of us in some of the ritzy gated communities of Naples. It made me wonder how often we are unprepared at home. I know I keep a pistol by my chair, but what if I go for a drink of water? use the potty?
So I mentioned this idea at work today, (we all concealed carry for the most part) and to my surprise I was told that a coworker shot and killed an intruder about 10 days ago.
In his case the bad guy was an ex to my coworker's girlfriend. I guess he went there to fight or something, but he kicked in the front door and charged in to the apartment. And my coworker shot him. I don't know any real details outside of what the news said about it. I haven't spoke to the guy yet about it.
But the coincidence is weighing on me. It isn't just the the robberies are going on, but even someone I see at work has had to deal with a home invasion, and lucky for him he was ready.
So how close do you guys keep your firearms? When you are raking the yard are you also packing?
How much concern is healthy, and when does it go over the line?
I am just working through these thoughts more than asking specific questions. I would enjoy hearing you guy's take on it.