Why I became so safety conscious

[Eagle_Al]

To make a long story short. I was 15. Knock on the door. Like everyone else does, I opened the door. Two men with shotguns, one barrel forced into my chest to knock me down. Hands tied behind back, feet tied, pillow case tied over my head. Same scenario for my nephew who is 4 days older than me. He was with me that day. 30 minutes hogtied wondering if they will shoot us on their way out or not.
Ask me if i EVER open the front door now without knowing who is on the other side, or if i dont know who is on the other side, do I have my gun pointed at the door, especially at night. I vowed this will never happen again. My doors stay locked when iam home, day or night.
Other story. I was 14 and spending the night at my dads. Two dudes in their late teens wake me by walking thrue the house and my dad was in his late 60s. I acted like I was asleep until they left. Now I also vowed that if anyone every entered my house at night I will be ready. My gun is never further than arms length when I sleep. It is in a safe that uses your fingers to puse the right combo.
Iam one of the most mellow try to avoid conflict people you will meet, but I dont intend on being a victim.
I learned at a young age that it can happen to me.
Thanks to all for listening.
Al R.

 

[bigiron]

To make a long story short. I was 15. Knock on the door. Like everyone else does, I opened the door. Two men with shotguns, one barrel forced into my chest to knock me down. Hands tied behind back, feet tied, pillow case tied over my head. Same scenario for my nephew who is 4 days older than me. He was with me that day. 30 minutes hogtied wondering if they will shoot us on their way out or not.
Ask me if i EVER open the front door now without knowing who is on the other side, or if i dont know who is on the other side, do I have my gun pointed at the door, especially at night. I vowed this will never happen again. My doors stay locked when iam home, day or night.
Other story. I was 14 and spending the night at my dads. Two dudes in their late teens wake me by walking thrue the house and my dad was in his late 60s. I acted like I was asleep until they left. Now I also vowed that if anyone every entered my house at night I will be ready. My gun is never further than arms length when I sleep. It is in a safe that uses your fingers to puse the right combo.
Iam one of the most mellow try to avoid conflict people you will meet, but I dont intend on being a victim.
I learned at a young age that it can happen to me.
Thanks to all for listening.
Al R.

 

[rambone]

To make a long story short.

I want to hear the long version! What happened? They were stealing stuff out of your home for 30 minutes while you were tied up? They just left after that? Ever catch them? What year did this happen, and what town?

 

[U.S. Patriot]

To make a long story short. I was 15. Knock on the door. Like everyone else does, I opened the door. Two men with shotguns, one barrel forced into my chest to knock me down. Hands tied behind back, feet tied, pillow case tied over my head. Same scenario for my nephew who is 4 days older than me. He was with me that day. 30 minutes hogtied wondering if they will shoot us on their way out or not.
Ask me if i EVER open the front door now without knowing who is on the other side, or if i dont know who is on the other side, do I have my gun pointed at the door, especially at night. I vowed this will never happen again. My doors stay locked when iam home, day or night.
Other story. I was 14 and spending the night at my dads. Two dudes in their late teens wake me by walking thrue the house and my dad was in his late 60s. I acted like I was asleep until they left. Now I also vowed that if anyone every entered my house at night I will be ready. My gun is never further than arms length when I sleep. It is in a safe that uses your fingers to puse the right combo.
Iam one of the most mellow try to avoid conflict people you will meet, but I dont intend on being a victim.
I learned at a young age that it can happen to me.
Thanks to all for listening.
Al R.

I'm the same way, I hate conflict and only act when pushed to where I feel threatend. Luckaly I have never had a gun pointed at me, not including training. Must have been horrible, and cant imgagine how you felt. I always keep all my windows, and door locked at night. If there is a knock on the door, and I did not order pizza, not expecting a delivery, and I do not reconize the person. I will ask them who they are. If they do not respond, or act stupid then I will not open the door.

 

[ATF Consumer]

I'm the same way, I hate conflict and only act when pushed to where I feel threatend. Luckaly I have never had a gun pointed at me, not including training. Must have been horrible, and cant imgagine how you felt. I always keep all my windows, and door locked at night. If there is a knock on the door, and I did not order pizza, not expecting a delivery, and I do not reconize the person. I will ask them who they are. If they do not respond, or act stupid then I will not open the door.

Yep, I always have my doors locked, no matter what time of day it is.

 

[HandK]

Same here if we unlock a door to go Thur it it is locked right back up! always keep the doors locked!

 

[bass pro]

Its always a good idea to keep your doors locked. Just about an hour ago, as I walked from the sun room to the kitchen for dinner, I noticed flashing lights in front of my house. I went outside to see what was going on. Found out the police and dea were chasing a suspect who parked his car at the end of my street(i live on a dead end) got out of his car with a pit bull, threw the dog over the fence and then jumped the fence and ran into the adj neighborhood. He could have ran into my house just as easy. Of course he would have found me with my gun, but what a scare!

 

[Rshelbu]

To make a long story short. I was 15. Knock on the door. Like everyone else does, I opened the door. Two men with shotguns, one barrel forced into my chest to knock me down. Hands tied behind back, feet tied, pillow case tied over my head. Same scenario for my nephew who is 4 days older than me. He was with me that day. 30 minutes hogtied wondering if they will shoot us on their way out or not.
Ask me if i EVER open the front door now without knowing who is on the other side, or if i dont know who is on the other side, do I have my gun pointed at the door, especially at night. I vowed this will never happen again. My doors stay locked when iam home, day or night.
Other story. I was 14 and spending the night at my dads. Two dudes in their late teens wake me by walking thrue the house and my dad was in his late 60s. I acted like I was asleep until they left. Now I also vowed that if anyone every entered my house at night I will be ready. My gun is never further than arms length when I sleep. It is in a safe that uses your fingers to puse the right combo.
Iam one of the most mellow try to avoid conflict people you will meet, but I dont intend on being a victim.
I learned at a young age that it can happen to me.
Thanks to all for listening.
Al R.

Did this happen in Indiana ?

 

[alxjmrk]

Its always a good idea to keep your doors locked. Just about an hour ago, as I walked from the sun room to the kitchen for dinner, I noticed flashing lights in front of my house. I went outside to see what was going on. Found out the police and dea were chasing a suspect who parked his car at the end of my street(i live on a dead end) got out of his car with a pit bull, threw the dog over the fence and then jumped the fence and ran into the adj neighborhood. He could have ran into my house just as easy. Of course he would have found me with my gun, but what a scare!

way to thread jack, now everyone is going to be interested in your story!

 

[alxjmrk]

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[Eagle_Al]

it happened in indianapolis indiana. They took a few things that didnt amount to alot of money. The other part of the story is that I lived with my sister and bro-in-law. I was only 15 and my mom died the week before. Well unfortunately my sister and her husband routinely smoked the mary jew juana. This was the reason that brought the men to the house. I was just stuck in the middle. Also one day I kicked and ex friend out of my house along time ago because he was a bum running up my bills and not paying one red cent. Things excelated and one night he brought 2 carloads of guys to my house to take care of me. I pulled my gun and pointed it at the big boy. The next thing I know i hear "rack, rack". someone just finished cocking their 45 auto and was proceeding to lower it towards my head. I went inside being still young and scared and hit the floor. Called 911 while I kept my gun pointed down the hallway waiting for them to enter so i could unload the entire clip but they never came in the house but shot 2 holes thrue the house. I was like 22 and i will be 39 this month. That was the only time I truly had to pull my gun in 19 years of having a permit.

 

[Cemetery-man]

3 potentially life thtreatening situations in 39 years? That's far too many. I think I would find a better place to live and/or a change in lifestyle.

 

[clt46910]

3 potentially life thtreatening situations in 39 years? That's far too many. I think I would find a better place to live and/or a change in lifestyle.

Some people live a more interesting lifestyle then others. Sometimes that comes with certain risk. Too each their own.