Mike.......17 acres completely fenced and wooded, home not visible from the road, 300' of driveway, and an electric gate with keypad at the entrance, I don't get anyone knocking on my door. If I know someone is coming I leave the gate open, otherwise it is closed. High definition cameras record to a hard drive 24/7. Were someone to knock on my door uninvited I would check the monitor first to see if it is someone I know. If it's someone I don't know, I would not open the door as this would be considered trespassing, and yes I would have my pistol at hand for that scenario, particularly after dark. I have taught Marlene never to open the door to a stranger no matter the tale of woe.
Living in a rural area like I do, everyone knows that everyone else is armed. Country folks don't mess around about personal safety and don't take kindly to strangers or trespassers. Out here, calling 911 means you may get a Sheriff's Deputy to show up in 15 minutes if you're lucky. If and when seconds may matter it's up to me to protect myself and Marlene. In a life threatening situation I prefer a 9mm pistol in my hand than a cellphone.
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Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
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