[Vampyr]

Totally with you here - it would be hard to pacify your way out of an armed robbery. I mean, chances are it's never going to happen - if someone breaks into your house it's probably going to happen during the day when no one is at home.

But if someone does break into your house while you're they're - either your car is in the driveway or it's in the middle of the night, they've already considered the fact that they will encounter you, and what they will do when that happens.

I also don't know why we are assuming it's going to be a kid wanting an xbox or a 6 pack. Does that ever happen?

That being said, I think the best line of defense is to pay to have ADT installed, have a sign outside saying you have ADT, and a gun in your bedroom. If you hear someone breaking in, lock your door, sit with a gun aimed at it, and wait for the police to get there.