(01-31-2015 05:10 PM)PirateTreasureNC Wrote:  

(01-31-2015 06:20 AM)USFRamenu Wrote:  Just an FYI. You can use Bleach to remove stains but you'll need to use a degreaser to remove the body oils.

Calling The Wolf eh?

Sorry for the late reply, been busy. Glad someone caught the reference.

(01-30-2015 09:52 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  Broke a window and tried to get in...didn't know I was home. One of the scariest moments of my life. Thankfully I surprised that f*er, police were quick, and everything is okay.

Go AAC!

Glad you are okay. I've never had to confront a thief directly like that. It's hard to imagine exactly how I might react in that situation.

Since other people are sharing their personal stories, I feel like chiming in with my own experiences . . . .

A couple of years ago, my parents' house was broken into while my mother was at home alone. She got a good look at the guys as they were escaping out the back door, where they had broken through the glass to get inside. She ran out the front door and called the police. Thankfully, the police caught most of the a-holes as they were waiting for a getaway car to pick them up. We found some of the stuff the thieves had stolen (they dumped it in a neighbor's backyard), but the police were not able to recover a necklace that had belonged to my great grandmother.

One more story: My wife (who was my girlfriend at the time) had her apartment broken into. The thieves stole her DVD player and a safe which had nothing of monetary value in it. What it had in it was medals that her grandfather had earned from serving during World War II. They had the gall to go into her refrigerator and open up a couple of sodas. Fortunately, my wife was not home when the scum broke in. She and I weren't living together at the time.

Breaking into people's homes is a cowardly act. It angers me just thinking about the pain that these idiots caused my wife and my parents in these situations.

(01-30-2015 09:52 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  Broke a window and tried to get in...didn't know I was home. One of the scariest moments of my life. Thankfully I surprised that f*er, police were quick, and everything is okay.

Go AAC!

Do you own a gun? If no, you should indeed be scared! I am glad you are safe this time. If you had a gun, you could defend your self.

(01-30-2015 11:17 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  I have a glock within arms reach and a mossberg 930 spx loaded with double aught buck and a slug just in case. I hope to never use them on someone. I'm glad you're okay and stay safe.

What cal is the Glock?

I have an Springfield XD 45 ACP load with 14 rounds 185 grain +P Remington Gold Sabre jacketed hole points. I have a Mossberg 590 Pump that holds 8 rounds of double ought buck. Break into my house and you are guaranteed a very bad day.

(02-03-2015 04:15 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  HuskyU: Just curious as to what town you are in in Connecticut. I know it can happen anywhere, but I am wondering where you are. Petty drug money break-ins have increased in certain CT towns more than others.

Also, I have a question for the rest of you all that have young kids and have a firearm to protect your home. How do you make sure that your weapon is ready to go when you go to bed but that your kids can't accidentally get to it? Where is the best place to leave it at the ready?

Glastonbury - The same town Kevin Ollie calls home. My house is far from his in regards to location and price point though... The police said not a single home in my neighborhood has had something like this happen in about 10 years.

(02-05-2015 03:24 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  

(01-30-2015 11:17 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  I have a glock within arms reach and a mossberg 930 spx loaded with double aught buck and a slug just in case. I hope to never use them on someone. I'm glad you're okay and stay safe.

What cal is the Glock?

I have an Springfield XD 45 ACP load with 14 rounds 185 grain +P Remington Gold Sabre jacketed hole points. I have a Mossberg 930 Pump hat 8 rounds of double aught buck. Break into my house and yiou are guaranteed a very bad day.

It's a .40 Love the XD fires really smooth. I was thinking about getting a Berretta PX4 Storm for conceal.

(02-05-2015 05:44 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  

(02-05-2015 03:24 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  

(01-30-2015 11:17 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  I have a glock within arms reach and a mossberg 930 spx loaded with double aught buck and a slug just in case. I hope to never use them on someone. I'm glad you're okay and stay safe.

What cal is the Glock?

I have an Springfield XD 45 ACP load with 14 rounds 185 grain +P Remington Gold Sabre jacketed hole points. I have a Mossberg 930 Pump hat 8 rounds of double aught buck. Break into my house and yiou are guaranteed a very bad day.

It's a .40 Love the XD fires really smooth. I was thinking about getting a Beretta PX4 Storm for conceal.

I have a full size Beretta Px4 in 40 cal. It is very accurate and really like the decocker on it. My nephew has a Px4 Storm SubCompact in the 40 cal and he loves it. It is nice pistol.

That PX4 is my favorite pistol. Mine is in the compact size....which really isn't so compact but perfect for inside the belt carry. Crazy accurate.

(02-05-2015 05:08 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:15 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  HuskyU: Just curious as to what town you are in in Connecticut. I know it can happen anywhere, but I am wondering where you are. Petty drug money break-ins have increased in certain CT towns more than others.

Also, I have a question for the rest of you all that have young kids and have a firearm to protect your home. How do you make sure that your weapon is ready to go when you go to bed but that your kids can't accidentally get to it? Where is the best place to leave it at the ready?

Glastonbury - The same town Kevin Ollie calls home. My house is far from his in regards to location and price point though... The police said not a single home in my neighborhood has had something like this happen in about 10 years.

I have locks and gun safes. My bedside pistol is keep in a small bedside safe. You can never be to safe with guns. I never leave a gun out even unload around my grandchildren. If you have not been trained, then get some training, if you are going to carry a fire arm.

(02-05-2015 05:44 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  

(02-05-2015 03:24 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  

(01-30-2015 11:17 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  I have a glock within arms reach and a mossberg 930 spx loaded with double aught buck and a slug just in case. I hope to never use them on someone. I'm glad you're okay and stay safe.

What cal is the Glock?

I have an Springfield XD 45 ACP load with 14 rounds 185 grain +P Remington Gold Sabre jacketed hole points. I have a Mossberg 930 Pump hat 8 rounds of double aught buck. Break into my house and yiou are guaranteed a very bad day.

It's a .40 Love the XD fires really smooth. I was thinking about getting a Berretta PX4 Storm for conceal.

The Glock .40's are great guns for the price and ease of maintenance.

(02-04-2015 04:44 PM)USFRamenu Wrote:  

(01-31-2015 05:10 PM)PirateTreasureNC Wrote:  

(01-31-2015 06:20 AM)USFRamenu Wrote:  Just an FYI. You can use Bleach to remove stains but you'll need to use a degreaser to remove the body oils.

Calling The Wolf eh?

Sorry for the late reply, been busy. Glad someone caught the reference.

But you were supposed to be here in 10

(02-03-2015 06:15 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:44 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:30 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:15 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  HuskyU: Just curious as to what town you are in in Connecticut. I know it can happen anywhere, but I am wondering where you are. Petty drug money break-ins have increased in certain CT towns more than others.

Also, I have a question for the rest of you all that have young kids and have a firearm to protect your home. How do you make sure that your weapon is ready to go when you go to bed but that your kids can't accidentally get to it? Where is the best place to leave it at the ready?

On your night stand, they have fingerprint scanner gun safes so if you dont have the print, you cant get in.

http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com...AkD98P8HAQ

Awesome. Helpful info. Thanks, nosurf.

No worries glad I could help

thanks for that. One of the reasons I've been holding off purchasing a pistol. Frankly speaking I didn't grow up around them and have only shot them a handful of times. I'm interested for sure.

(02-06-2015 12:35 AM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 06:15 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:44 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:30 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:15 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  HuskyU: Just curious as to what town you are in in Connecticut. I know it can happen anywhere, but I am wondering where you are. Petty drug money break-ins have increased in certain CT towns more than others.

Also, I have a question for the rest of you all that have young kids and have a firearm to protect your home. How do you make sure that your weapon is ready to go when you go to bed but that your kids can't accidentally get to it? Where is the best place to leave it at the ready?

On your night stand, they have fingerprint scanner gun safes so if you dont have the print, you cant get in.

http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com...AkD98P8HAQ

Awesome. Helpful info. Thanks, nosurf.

No worries glad I could help

thanks for that. One of the reasons I've been holding off purchasing a pistol. Frankly speaking I didn't grow up around them and have only shot them a handful of times. I'm interested for sure.

thats kinda funny considering your username is blunderbuss.


just get a small caliber revolver with a long barrel and learn how to shoot it. then if you get the fever get go big. if you get to be a good shot you dont need more than a 22 on an intruder, unless you wanna make a mess.

(02-05-2015 07:25 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  

(02-05-2015 05:44 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  

(02-05-2015 03:24 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  

(01-30-2015 11:17 PM)jaredf29 Wrote:  I have a glock within arms reach and a mossberg 930 spx loaded with double aught buck and a slug just in case. I hope to never use them on someone. I'm glad you're okay and stay safe.

What cal is the Glock?

I have an Springfield XD 45 ACP load with 14 rounds 185 grain +P Remington Gold Sabre jacketed hole points. I have a Mossberg 930 Pump hat 8 rounds of double aught buck. Break into my house and yiou are guaranteed a very bad day.

It's a .40 Love the XD fires really smooth. I was thinking about getting a Berretta PX4 Storm for conceal.

The Glock .40's are great guns for the price and ease of maintenance.

Agreed, it's the first gun I ever bought because of that. Got it when I still lived in Orlando and people were/are doing home invasions on students. Now I live in Ca and have some little ones so I was thinking of getting the PX4 bc of the safety but also bc it's smoother than firing the Glock.

The decocker is nice. The safety is nice too on a range but not for home defense or concealed carry.

Safeties are one more thing to worry about when you may not have time to fumble.

Get a tabletop coded or bio safe. Only you can open. Load it. Store it. When you pull it out, you are not messing with safeties.

(02-06-2015 12:35 AM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 06:15 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:44 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:30 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:15 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  HuskyU: Just curious as to what town you are in in Connecticut. I know it can happen anywhere, but I am wondering where you are. Petty drug money break-ins have increased in certain CT towns more than others.

Also, I have a question for the rest of you all that have young kids and have a firearm to protect your home. How do you make sure that your weapon is ready to go when you go to bed but that your kids can't accidentally get to it? Where is the best place to leave it at the ready?

On your night stand, they have fingerprint scanner gun safes so if you dont have the print, you cant get in.

http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com...AkD98P8HAQ

Awesome. Helpful info. Thanks, nosurf.

No worries glad I could help

thanks for that. One of the reasons I've been holding off purchasing a pistol. Frankly speaking I didn't grow up around them and have only shot them a handful of times. I'm interested for sure.

Everybody has a favorite caliber and weapon. I have a few. Personally, I love a glock 9mm. Fits my hand perfectly, easy recoil, i like the sights etc.

But weapons are like cars, a lot of them out there and a lot of good ones. Just because your buddy is a "chevy guy" doesn't mean that a ford or toyota wouldn't fit you better. Go to the range and try out as many as you can. You'll find brand, style and caliber that you are comfortable with.

IMHO, stay away from a .22lr Yes, any weapon can defend you, but if you can comfortably handle a .380/9mm or .40 please go with one of those. .22 is a choice, but not the first choice of most knowledgeable gun owners for self protection.

(02-06-2015 03:03 PM)bearcat29 Wrote:  

(02-06-2015 12:35 AM)blunderbuss Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 06:15 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:44 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(02-03-2015 04:30 PM)nosurf2day Wrote:  On your night stand, they have fingerprint scanner gun safes so if you dont have the print, you cant get in.

http://www.thehomesecuritysuperstore.com...AkD98P8HAQ

Awesome. Helpful info. Thanks, nosurf.

No worries glad I could help

thanks for that. One of the reasons I've been holding off purchasing a pistol. Frankly speaking I didn't grow up around them and have only shot them a handful of times. I'm interested for sure.

Everybody has a favorite caliber and weapon. I have a few. Personally, I love a glock 9mm. Fits my hand perfectly, easy recoil, i like the sights etc.

But weapons are like cars, a lot of them out there and a lot of good ones. Just because your buddy is a "chevy guy" doesn't mean that a ford or toyota wouldn't fit you better. Go to the range and try out as many as you can. You'll find brand, style and caliber that you are comfortable with.

IMHO, stay away from a .22lr Yes, any weapon can defend you, but if you can comfortably handle a .380/9mm or .40 please go with one of those. .22 is a choice, but not the first choice of most knowledgeable gun owners for self protection.

A 32 ACP is a better choice than a 22LR and easily handible even for a women.

Bump.

Never die thread, never die.

Some good advice in this thread. Whatever a person gets learn how to hit a target otherwise just throw an unloaded pistol at the intruder regardless of caliber, you'll hurt them worse than missing them with a bullet

(02-06-2015 11:30 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Some good advice in this thread. Whatever a person gets learn how to hit a target otherwise just throw an unloaded pistol at the intruder regardless of caliber, you'll hurt them worse than missing them with a bullet

I want to let you know that I agree about the 22lr. However, most are probably not practiced enough to be deadly with this caliber. This will get the job done.