I had a very bad experience many years ago which was my fault in that I didn't check to see who was on the other side of the door before opening it. I was expecting someone and got caught completely unprepared by an armed BG. Doesn't sound to me like you're paranoid at all, but I agree with everyone else who mentioned loading one in the chamber.
Am I paranoid?
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Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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If you're not paranoid, then you're not paying attention. So, yes. For good reason. Stay safe.
You handled it well. You are not paranoid. You need your CCW permit and "Face down range, load and make ready!". Charge the round in the chamber, holster your firearm and be ready. Glad you are safe, could have turned out a lot worse.
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Ridiculous!!!
There is a big difference between awareness and paranoia.
The fact that we have a "doc" on this forum claiming otherwise is "SCARY"
indoorsoccerfrea
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It's not paranoia if it's justified.
Do people get robbed? yes. it is a proven fact.
Do people get shot? yes. it is a proven fact.
Do people get robbed? yes. it is a proven fact.
Do people get shot? yes. it is a proven fact.
Read it word for word and understood it perfectly
If I have no intention of answering the door there's no reason to communicate through the door.
I've never met a stranger at my door that wasn't a threat, to my privacy
Now back to our regularly sheduled thread
If you're not comfortable having a HD/SD auto chambered, an auto is not a good HD/SD choice for you. I'm not bashing, just pointing out that high stress situations are not the time to subject yourself to a speed and dexterity test before you can defend yourself.
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When that happens to me I like to sneak out the back door with a flashlight and come around to the front and pump the shotgun.
Sounds dangerous doesn't it? Don't worry, I had one in the chamber before I pumped it.
I sure hope that wasn't a cop.
Sounds dangerous doesn't it? Don't worry, I had one in the chamber before I pumped it.
I sure hope that wasn't a cop.
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In case you didn't read the post that you are quoting and commenting on, the suggestion was to communicate through the closed door
Read it word for word and understood it perfectly
If I have no intention of answering the door there's no reason to communicate through the door.
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Assessing whether a stranger knocking on your door is a threat or not depends on a whole variety of factors.
I've never met a stranger at my door that wasn't a threat, to my privacy
Now back to our regularly sheduled thread
That would be fantastic if this was a thread dedicated to privacy.
Rockwell,
OP's question was about self-defense and personal safety, not privacy. You are OFF TOPIC!
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Quote:
In case you didn't read the post that you are quoting and commenting on, the suggestion was to communicate through the closed door
Read it word for word and understood it perfectly
If I have no intention of answering the door there's no reason to communicate through the door.
Quote:
Assessing whether a stranger knocking on your door is a threat or not depends on a whole variety of factors.
I've never met a stranger at my door that wasn't a threat, to my privacy
Now back to our regularly sheduled thread
That would be fantastic if this was a thread dedicated to privacy.
Rockwell,
OP's question was about self-defense and personal safety, not privacy. You are OFF TOPIC!
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mljdeckard
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No, you did it perfectly, particularly the part where you shut up and didn't open the door.
I've decided it's too much of a pain to pick the gun up and put it down repeatedly, I find myself keeping it on me until I undress for bed.
I've decided it's too much of a pain to pick the gun up and put it down repeatedly, I find myself keeping it on me until I undress for bed.
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I have two loaded guns on me every waking hour of my life. Pulse rate normal. I've never had to use them, and probably won't, but I like to carry them because I can, and I realize that bad guys don't organize their work schedule around my convenience. Pulse rate normal.
I would say you are absolutely paranoid... that is of course of your definition of paranoid is cautiously aware of your situation.. not sure I would have kept the chamber empty though... carrying that way is one thing, walking to the front door with a stranger on the other side is completely different...
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