JWH321
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I have to admit, I used to be one of those who never locked the doors. But in the last 10 or 15 years, I seem to have gotten old. I no longer have the confidence that I can kick someone's backside. I stick a small pistol in my belt whenever I go to the door. No one ever sees it, and most of the time, its the local high school band selling "whatever". If its chocolate and edible, I always am glad to see them.
But in the last year, I've had folks with shiny new pick-ups come to the door to tell me they are unemployed and looking for work. They want to know if I need any "odd jobs" done. Most of these starving folks look like the could go a few rounds with Ali, and many are sporting brand new tattoos (at $100+ around here). I am just uncomfortable with that sort of visitor, so I try to improve my chances. I have no idea if I could shoot anyone or not under those circumstances, but I feel better knowing that I at least have options.
On a kinda funny note, a neighbor lady -- older than me (if that's possible) -- keeps a 12 ga. on a wall rack just inside her door. She also has a range target with a bunch of .45 caliber holes in it hanging in a frame just below the gun. She has no idea how to even load the gun, but it sure looks tough when you peek in through the window beside the door. Works for her, I guess.
But in the last year, I've had folks with shiny new pick-ups come to the door to tell me they are unemployed and looking for work. They want to know if I need any "odd jobs" done. Most of these starving folks look like the could go a few rounds with Ali, and many are sporting brand new tattoos (at $100+ around here). I am just uncomfortable with that sort of visitor, so I try to improve my chances. I have no idea if I could shoot anyone or not under those circumstances, but I feel better knowing that I at least have options.
On a kinda funny note, a neighbor lady -- older than me (if that's possible) -- keeps a 12 ga. on a wall rack just inside her door. She also has a range target with a bunch of .45 caliber holes in it hanging in a frame just below the gun. She has no idea how to even load the gun, but it sure looks tough when you peek in through the window beside the door. Works for her, I guess.