wow big thread but important stuff.to those who may think "i live in the middle of nowhere this cant happen here",,,,,
i live 5 miles from a small town of 7-800 people.near this town a home invasion was commited by a fellow with a single shot shotgun loaded with a rifled slug.when he entered the house,the homeowner fetched a sks rifle and atempted to repel boarders.the invader fired first and the slug nearly took off the home owners arm,he managed to scare the guy off with several inacurate rounds.
lessons;have good doors and lock them this guy got in way to fast and easy.
2,if hes in your house dont hesitate shoot him quickly and accurately and multiply.3,be ready to be shot and have a plan and mindset to keep fighting till the threat has ended and the means and knowledge to do first aid on yourself.this guy is lucky he only lost his arm!as it was he nearly bled to death.4, if possible get your wife involved in defense.this guys wife was a spectator,tho i think she did some first aid on her husband.5, like others have posted here have the gun on you so you dont waste valuable time"fetching"it.
and above all be ready,it can happen anywhere and anytime.no place is safe!
by the way the invader was arrested and will be(hopefully)doing alot of time.