How Do You Defend Your Home?

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by Angrist

I always just assume that a robber is after my possessions, not after my life. If I don't have a gun, I am less of a threat to him. I'd rather have him steal my stuff than us waving our guns at each other.

I would probably act under the assumption that anyone who is going to stoop to robbing you isn't far from killing you in order to protect themselves. Your presence could easily be enough for him to shoot you if he is armed. I mean think about it - do you think the guy will just leave you there after he steals your stuff, knowing you could call the police and report him the moment he leaves?

Thieves are generally extremely nervous about getting caught, that's why having a sign saying your house is protected by a security system is usually enough to keep them away, even if you don't have one.

I don't know, I wouldn't be willing to trust a thief not to kill me if he realized I was home.

But there probably wouldn't be much gun waving if I caught him, either. I don't think I'd risk going movie-style and telling him to freeze - I would shoot first and ask questions later.