Tavis said:
@Wren
Around here, everyone’s got a truck, some with plows. Keeping anyone out for any real time would be tough.
Like I said, build for the threat in your area. For pickups with plows, I’d probably get a concrete wall topped with spikes or a steel gate. All of it just buys time; if they’re determined, that’s where more, uh, direct measures come in.
@Wren
I keep meaning to replace those tiny screws in the door with long ones, but my door’s probably made of cardboard, so I’m less worried about it falling off than just someone kicking through it.
Zen said:
@Wren
I keep meaning to replace those tiny screws in the door with long ones, but my door’s probably made of cardboard, so I’m less worried about it falling off than just someone kicking through it.
Already got the wood screws and a steel door, plus a security bar outside. It’s all about slowing them down long enough to handle it. No house is invincible.
@Wren
Yep, totally agree.
Maybe taking a few shooting lessons with a pro would help.
Keeping the key in a separate place sounds like a bad idea. I keep mine loaded but not chambered. Chambering a round makes a noise that could be a deterrent for an intruder.
Kasey said:
Keeping the key in a separate place sounds like a bad idea. I keep mine loaded but not chambered. Chambering a round makes a noise that could be a deterrent for an intruder.
Funny thing, but I used to be super cautious. I’d keep loaded magazines nearby but not one in the chamber. Now I’ve moved to keeping it ready, but I totally understand wanting that extra layer of control.
@Darby
I get it. When I carry, it’s chambered, mainly because I worry about dogs attacking more than people. At home, I have more time to react if someone breaks in, so I don’t keep it chambered. Also, I have young kids, and an unloaded gun feels safer if they somehow got hold of it.
Kasey said:
Keeping the key in a separate place sounds like a bad idea. I keep mine loaded but not chambered. Chambering a round makes a noise that could be a deterrent for an intruder.
If you’re going for a ‘sound deterrent,’ you might as well fire a warning shot, right?
Kasey said:
Keeping the key in a separate place sounds like a bad idea. I keep mine loaded but not chambered. Chambering a round makes a noise that could be a deterrent for an intruder.
Just a reminder, OP’s using a revolver. Not quite the same as chambering a round.
Kasey said:
Keeping the key in a separate place sounds like a bad idea. I keep mine loaded but not chambered. Chambering a round makes a noise that could be a deterrent for an intruder.
Yeah, the key is in the same room, just not right next to it. I get what you’re saying about keeping it loaded, but with a revolver, it’s loaded or not. No in-between.
@Dakota
Missed that it’s a revolver. Yeah, loading a revolver in a rush would be a challenge.
@Dakota
Most revolvers have a heavy trigger pull for safety. If you want a bit more peace of mind, keep it loaded in a holster inside the lockbox.
@Dakota
The safety is simple: don’t pull the trigger. If you’re that worried, maybe skip owning a gun entirely.
Is this whole thing a joke?
You’ll get answers ranging from ‘keep it loaded and ready’ to ‘hold it at all times.’ My advice? Take some courses, practice, and decide what makes you comfortable.
So you’ve got a gun, but you’d rather not use it or even look at it. What’s the plan here?
Without kids, there’s less risk. You could keep it close and loaded. Most home intrusions give little time to react. If you had kids, a reliable fingerprint safe would be good.
For home defense, you need it ready to use. In a home invasion, fine motor skills go out the window. I keep a semi-auto loaded on my nightstand in a holster that covers the trigger.
Charlie said:
For home defense, you need it ready to use. In a home invasion, fine motor skills go out the window. I keep a semi-auto loaded on my nightstand in a holster that covers the trigger.
Same reason I keep mine holstered. Reinforced doors buy you a few seconds to react.