> If there *isn't* time to load it, just its appearance could help. Most criminals are chickens posing as tough guys and aren't going to ask questions when they see a homeowner with a firearm.

That's a good idea, but in that case, those toy guns that look real would accomplish the same thing. Maybe I should go buy one. (Oh, the possibilities. mwahaha)

> The other thing is, who says a gun in a house is for personal protection? My .22 is for recreational target shooting, not self-defense, although if I had it on hand during a break in, I'd sure use it that way.

I didn't get to see this gun when I was there! It just goes to show that you learn something new about people every day.

Ell"Since I passed 'Being Tasered 101,' maybe the cops will let me shoot a gun soon"myruh