Protected by the Castle Law, Intruders Will Be Shot (sign)

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Would you post this sign in your yard, on your front door, fence, gate, window, etc?

YES I'd post the sign!!
15
11%
NO I'd never post the sign!!
105
74%
I dunno, not sure it's a good or bad idea...
21
15%
 
Total votes: 141

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Re: Protected by the Castle Law, Intruders Will Be Shot (sign)

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Guys,

I've often wondered if there is an effective way to warn people to "go to the next house instead" with a sign or a sticker that is not some redneck joke like protected by Smith and Wesson. And, ADT and Brinks signs don't say, "A really loud noise will go off and the police will throw you in jail and you'll be sexually violated!" It just says, "Protected by ADT."

So, I don't think that posting a sign that mentions "shooting" is necessary and I believe it is potentially threatening to anyone entering, including law enforcement. Maybe, "WARNING Resident is trained and legally equipped to protect these premises from illegal activity." on window stickers and a yard sign might do the trick. On the windows that passerbys never see, I might elaborate by writing, "This is not worth your risking your life!"

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Re: Protected by the Castle Law, Intruders Will Be Shot (sign)

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Embalmo wrote:Guys,

I've often wondered if there is an effective way to warn people to "go to the next house instead" with a sign or a sticker that is not some redneck joke like protected by Smith and Wesson. And, ADT and Brinks signs don't say, "A really loud noise will go off and the police will throw you in jail and you'll be sexually violated!" It just says, "Protected by ADT."

So, I don't think that posting a sign that mentions "shooting" is necessary and I believe it is potentially threatening to anyone entering, including law enforcement. Maybe, "WARNING Resident is trained and legally equipped to protect these premises from illegal activity." on window stickers and a yard sign might do the trick. On the windows that passerbys never see, I might elaborate by writing, "This is not worth your risking your life!"

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Re: Protected by the Castle Law, Intruders Will Be Shot (sign)

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Post by txbirddog »

Probably wouldn't want to advertise that firearms are in the house.
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Re: Protected by the Castle Law, Intruders Will Be Shot (sign)

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I would not post the sign.

This sign takes away MY ADVANTAGE if/when a BG decides to hit me.

This sign implies weapons in the house and I can't be at home 24/7. I think the sign makes one a target.
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