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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:38 PM
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    Yikes! I'd be upset too and daylight will sure look good tomorrow. Maybe you can get some sleep then. I bet after reading your scary report that everyone checks their doors and windows tonight.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by bkb
    Never tell a stranger you have a gun. Never !
    Why? I've personally known it to be a deterrent.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:40 PM
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    I am so sorry this happened to you. You did all the right things. I hope there is a patrol car that will be observing your location through the night. I am very grateful that you have dogs.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:41 PM
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    How frightening for you! Do you have any neighbors that are close? Hopefully the state police will keep a very close eye on you tonight. Please keep us posted. I'll be up for a while yet.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:41 PM
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    Keep the gun on you and keep a level head. Wish we could be there with you, it sounds like you did all the right things but you still need to be vigilant. Hugs and prayers.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by Charlee
    I'm up for awhile anyway!

    That's scary! I think I'd have let the stranger know I had the gun...but that's me.

    Do you have a neighbor or friend that can come stay with you tonight?
    Why would you ever let anyone know you had a gun? These people may come back to rob you just for the gun!!
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:42 PM
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    I'm with you - I keep my pistol beside my bed - especially if I am here all by myself. You did the right thing in calling 911. I know you will be unable to sleep though!
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by KerryK
    Oh my goodness! I KNOW you are upset ... you have every right to be. You are right, you probably won't get any sleep tonight! I am so sorry this happened to you. I think if that happens again, you should let them know you have a gun with you - maybe that would scare them off from your house, at least. As for the pups - do you think you could train them to use a puppy wee-wee pad in the house? That way they wouldn't have to go out after dark at all. Please be careful, and let us know if you find out any more. God bless.
    I have newspapers. They will potty on those.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:50 PM
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    I'd probably not sleep for a week! Hope the law lets you know one way or the other.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by NanaCsews2
    Originally Posted by Charlee
    I'm up for awhile anyway!

    That's scary! I think I'd have let the stranger know I had the gun...but that's me.

    Do you have a neighbor or friend that can come stay with you tonight?
    Why would you ever let anyone know you had a gun? These people may come back to rob you just for the gun!!
    In my mind? They're less likely to come back if they know I have the gun, and am confident in how I handle it and they think I'll not have a problem using it.

    True, it might not do much good if I'm standing there, gun in hand, and the hand is shaking so much that they know the chances of getting hit even if I DO pull the trigger are slim.. but my hands don't shake, call it artificial confidence, but I would not be afraid to use it, nor would I miss if I did....
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