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[quote=Anonymous]Well, in at least the first case, it sounds like the security system worked. It scared them off. In the second case, it doesn't sound like you even have confirmation that it was a burglar-to-be. Not sure what wildlife you have in your area, but in my region it could have been a deer, fox, or a neighbor's dog escaped and wandering. If it was a burglar, the security alarm seems to have worked again. I understand this is unnerving, but if you're looking for deterrents, I'd suggest other options before buying a gun. Put highly visible security cameras at every corner. Motion-activated floodlights over the entire yard - most criminals like the dark, and will run when the lights suddenly come on. Fence with "BEWARE OF DOG" signs, even if you don't have a dog. If you're still determined, don't start with shopping for a gun. Start with the gun safety courses, hire an instructor to teach you about different types of firearms, then lots of training and practice to get proficient with your choice. Then, and ONLY then, should you consider actually purchasing one. The worst thing is to have a firearm available before you're prepared to use it. - Owner of hunting rifles and shotguns, proficient deer hunter and a decent skeet shot, whose house actually was fully burglarized about 10 years ago while nobody was home ... but I still don't consider my guns to be part of my home defense system and would never go for them in a burglary, nor would I ever buy a handgun for that purpose. I'd grab the kids and get out of the house, run to a neighbor, and call the cops from there. I have no desire for a face to face interaction with a burglar. We did improve our security cameras after the break-in.[/quote]
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