I have always been a very observant person. My dad always taught me and brother to pay attention to our surrounding. He instilled general thoughts of situational awareness which I hold onto everyday.
My wife and I are on the cusp of a good neighborhood and a decent neighborhood; my building is pretty safe & my apt itself is safe. The area has gotten much better with alot of redevelopments. My apt is on an Upper floor, HM doors with HM frames w/ two deadbolts (no kicking in). AND can't forget a bunch of retirees that makes for a calm building and a dozen look outs watching what's going on (haha). I feel as though I am generally ready if a break-in attempt were to occur, though in my area they are extremely rare. My original idea of getting a pistol was really a 50/50 split for target shooting & enjoyment and HD.
Current Situation: There have been some wandering homeless and extra activity in the neighborhood lately. They tend to stay on the periphery of the neighborhood but I am still aware of everything. I really just don't want to get that feeling of helplessness in protecting my pregnant wife.
I know many have mention going to a firearm as a last resort which I agree to, but what happens when you are in small apartment? An alarm or a dog does nothing for you if your front door is >25 ft from your bed. It would take some effort to get to my door in general. How should do you prepare & react? If someone tried to break in the front door, what then?
In my apt, and this theoretical circumstance, I have to assume "he/she/they" means harm and have to defend the threat to my family as needed. I have no doubt my older neighbors would have 911 on speed dial immediately and a local police couple (female is an officer and male is Detective for the city) live upstairs. Nevertheless I'd still have to react to the problem at hand. Ideas, comments, strategies?
My wife and I are on the cusp of a good neighborhood and a decent neighborhood; my building is pretty safe & my apt itself is safe. The area has gotten much better with alot of redevelopments. My apt is on an Upper floor, HM doors with HM frames w/ two deadbolts (no kicking in). AND can't forget a bunch of retirees that makes for a calm building and a dozen look outs watching what's going on (haha). I feel as though I am generally ready if a break-in attempt were to occur, though in my area they are extremely rare. My original idea of getting a pistol was really a 50/50 split for target shooting & enjoyment and HD.
Current Situation: There have been some wandering homeless and extra activity in the neighborhood lately. They tend to stay on the periphery of the neighborhood but I am still aware of everything. I really just don't want to get that feeling of helplessness in protecting my pregnant wife.
I know many have mention going to a firearm as a last resort which I agree to, but what happens when you are in small apartment? An alarm or a dog does nothing for you if your front door is >25 ft from your bed. It would take some effort to get to my door in general. How should do you prepare & react? If someone tried to break in the front door, what then?
In my apt, and this theoretical circumstance, I have to assume "he/she/they" means harm and have to defend the threat to my family as needed. I have no doubt my older neighbors would have 911 on speed dial immediately and a local police couple (female is an officer and male is Detective for the city) live upstairs. Nevertheless I'd still have to react to the problem at hand. Ideas, comments, strategies?