What do you do when a stranger is at the door?

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A security screen door and 70 pounds of Rotwieller deter most unexpected "Visitors." But then, the only unexpected people I ever have nock on the door are LDS missionaries and some clown that comes around every couple months peddling Omaha steaks. You would think that after 9 years he would figure out that I'm not interested in his steaks.

Of course, there's always the model 60 on the table next to the door. :)
 
Does anyone know of a product made to hide a gun permanently near the front door?
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It's called "concealed carry". Yes, even at home. I don't answer the door naked. Or unarmed. Ever.
 
Our home is on a large gated lot. If there was a knock at the door I'd answer with my dogs and my 1911.
 
I answer the door with my CCH on my hip. If I'm in anything besides my work uniform it is with me. If I happen to get caught in my work uniform I have a pocket knife with a 3" blade.

I also have an alarm that alerts me to anyone coming on my porch. If I look out and dont see a car I know, a delivery truck I expect, or my neighbor I have my available weapon drawn and ready. I also keep a locked storm door between me and them when I crack the main door.
 
The last time I answered the door for somebody (which was almost a year ago now) it was a lady and her small daughter asking if I had seen her dog. I was of course very polite as was she, no shots fired and all was well.

Living on a large acreage with a 1/8 mile driveway has it's advantages.
 
Doorbell rings
weapons ready and in hand
Motion detector has already tripped the lights
Inside and outside dogs go nuts
I check the cctv camera
act accordingly
 
Anyone who knocks on my door , without fail, backs all the way to the far railing of my deck.

My dog goes nuts.:evil: And she sounds and looks intimidating.

It also has the benefit of putting them in full view of my peep-hole. When I do open the door they would have to get through my outer storm door, my dog,who won't leave my side unless I tell her too, and the little "surprise" I have tucked in the small of my back.
 
Like some,If I don`t know you..........I don`t open the door. That being said, don`t try snooping around as I will come out with my equalizer.
 
CollinLeon said:
I've confronted my fair share of electrical workers and meter readers with a gun in my hand... I think I'm starting to get a reputation around here... They installed one of those new meters that allow it to be read electronically at the central office instead of sending someone around...
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It is the same at our house, our inside door is open most of the time with nothing but the outside storm door shutting the outside out & it is a full glass front & never locked. Come to my front door & you will be met by a 70 lb. Bull Terrier, yes we are known as that crazy couple with all the guns & all the dogs !
 
Knock Knock

Who's there?
If I don't recognize you I'm not opening the door. If I do then I was expecting you anyway and the door is open already.
There is always a loaded pistol in reach. I'm too crippled up to run.
 
I carry 24/7. Makes things simple.
I also have a multi-dog alarm system which is a good first line of defense.
 
Can't Always Trust a Uniform

Just an FYI. Last week we had a home invasion in a nearby city where three men gained admission by impersonating police officers. According to the news the perpetrators roughed up the occupants and raped the woman that lived there. They took everything of value they could find.
 
I never are without at least a .380 in my pocket. In fact often getting home I'll put the .40 or .45 in my dresser and put the LCP in my pocket. Kinda like putting your slippers on. So whenever I answer the door which is always locked I have help at hand, literally. After dark I might have it out of my pocket and behind my back a bit until I identify friend or foe. I have grandchildren so don't leave my guns unlocked other than the one on me. The wife doesn't carry at home unless I'm gone then she does keep hers handy.
 
If I'm away from home on vacation, I have something like this setup... Unfortunately, I don't have enough spare time for vacations...

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If the house is burning down, this setup is the least of the worries for the firefighters... The numerous pounds of powder, oxygen tanks, and thousands of rounds of ammo are a more serious concern...
 
My house sets 200 yards from the road on a dead end, both my dogs go crazy if anyone gets anywhere close to the house. I have a handgun or shotgun in hand when the barking starts. Most door to door salesmen or religious groups dont want to deal with the dogs . I wont go to the door unless im expecting someone , my friends know this and alway call in advance.
 
1) don't open the door
2) look through the peep hole. If you don't recognize them, move to #3.
3) ask "who is it?"
4) tell them you're not interested and leave it at that.

Also, beware of the people using the friendly knock, you know, "knock knock, na-knock knock......knock knock. I was waiting for my friend when day after work, and I heard that knock. I whipped the door wide open and standing there was banger lookin' dude trying to get me to "donate" to his cause I never heard of. When I said "I wasn't interested" he got mad, and said, "how can you not be interested!" That bothered me. I never fell for the "friendly knock" again, and always look thru the peep hole, and ask who it is. BTW I have never felt the need to answer my door with my gun.
 
Never gave this a huge amount of thought before. Usually I just looked through the peephole, and I'd open to door to converse whether I knew the person or not. Guess that's a poor practice...

Lots of good ideas here. I guess I'll be having a conversation with my wife about our new door-answering policy, particularly regarding when I'm at work. Thanks for the thread, and the wisdom.

Regarding people in police uniforms... if they hold up a badge to the peephole. Obviously a badge can be fake too, but aren't we legally required to open the door to them? Or only if they have a warrant? (And I'd imagine, just have them hold the warrant up to the door?)
 
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Never gave this a huge amount of thought before. Usually I just looked through the peephole, and I'd open to door to converse whether I knew the person or not. Guess that's a poor practice...

Lots of good ideas here. I guess I'll be having a conversation with my wife about our new door-answering policy, particularly regarding when I'm at work. Thanks for the thread, and the wisdom.
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This is the main reason I started this thread. My wife is at home with the kids sometimes. We don't leave guns lying around the house, we don't have attack dogs and we live in a peaceful country area where 9 out of 10 strange visitors are just people from down the road handing out election or church pamphlets. So I don't plan on carrying 24 hours a day at home and my wife definitely isn't. When I was single I had to step over guns and gear to get to the fridge. Those days are gone and now I have two little girls running around the house.

The wisdom of never opening the door to strangers is well received. That has always been our policy, but hearing it repeated here so adamantly makes me even more determined to make sure we never open the door to strangers.
 
HOWARD J said:
I have no problem with people coming to the door because I don't answer the door unless I know who it is.
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I wish I could get away with doing that all the time. I do the same thing with my home phone. If I haven't given them my cell # (with a name/caller ID) I don't respond. I'd never answer the door for a group of people I didn't know. And the only time I'm not armed is in the shower.
 
I will answer the door but I have a gun in my pocket. I live in a relatively safe neighborhood. If someone knocks at night, I tell the wife to back me up, or I will back her up with a drawn pistol. chris3
 
blue_ridge said:
This is the main reason I started this thread. My wife is at home with the kids sometimes. We don't leave guns lying around the house, we don't have attack dogs and we live in a peaceful country area where 9 out of 10 strange visitors are just people from down the road handing out election or church pamphlets. So I don't plan on carrying 24 hours a day at home and my wife definitely isn't. When I was single I had to step over guns and gear to get to the fridge. Those days are gone and now I have two little girls running around the house.

The wisdom of never opening the door to strangers is well received. That has always been our policy, but hearing it repeated here so adamantly makes me even more determined to make sure we never open the door to strangers.
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The solution to that is to teach your kids well and it doesn't matter if you have guns laying all over everywhere.
 
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