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Thanks for posting this. It has really got me thinking, again. My circumstances are much different but the possibility of a home invasion is one of the reasons my wife and I just recently ventured into handgun ownership. We have no Xbox nor do we have much that would be of interest to thieves. We do not advertise the existence of firearms in our home. No NRA stickers, no protected by Smith & Wesson, etc. We do advertise an alarm system and video cameras are visible on the outside of our home. Since my wife and I are retired, there are usually cars in the driveway. That said ....

We have no dog so the first indication of trouble would be the crashing of a door or window. Assuming I'm in bed, I would retrieve my firearm (in a holster on my bed-rail) and then I would have to determine the location of my wife. If she was beside me in bed, I probably would not leave the bed since I am handicapped and my mobility is limited. I would call 911 (the phone is also right by the bed). If a person appeared at the door of my bedroom, If I did not recognize them immediately, they would be sporting a couple of extra holes in their body.

If my wife was not in the bedroom I would have to be sure she was clear and safe. If she was not screaming or obviously in distress, I would call 911 then try to make it to my wheelchair so I could clear the house.

I cannot express the reverence I have for life. I cannot understand how people can take a life in the act of stealing a few dollars. I hope I never have to act, but If an unknown person enters my home, uninvited, and unannounced, I will use all the skills and tools I have to protect my wife and myself. I will not be giving any warnings.