I lived in West Houston for the better part of 30 years. In the last 10 years or so I had attempted break ins when we were not there (I had a Doberman in the house …Sheesh.) Our neighborhood went Hispanic and thefts skyrocketed. It got to where you could not work on your car in the driveway, and leave your tools there to go in for a drink of water inside your house without them being stolen in just a few minutes. My friend and neighbor Jim was working on his car, and showed up at my front door begging tools since he was cleaned out in 5 minutes. I hope those bastards rot in hell. He also lost a lawnmower (running) when he went to answer a phone call.
I was robbed of a Weed Eater And a high pressure Paint sprayer rig just after I completed painting the house. I was totally POed since I had planned to paint the fence too. Too many straws…that was the last. Sold it!!!
I live out in the country for a purpose now. My house is not visible from the road (we have 16.7 AC of trees and Youpon) and we get few uninvited guests. Our friends always call before coming over. That is common country courtesy. I also have a 12 GA riot gun handy as well as a few other arms. I have met a couple pushy sales? type people at the front door with the scatter gun in the past couple of years. It stays loaded, locked and safed next to my front door.
I am a Vietnam Vet, and I have been shot at and had to shoot to kill. I will not let anyone intimidate me or my family. Ever. I made my peace with myself on that issue 40 years ago. I don’t care what color they are, if they show up on my property and threaten us, I will shoot to kill.
Most of you have never been shot at. It is not a pleasant experience. I refuse to let myself be shot at or attacked ever again. If they have a weapon they are dead. I will shoot first and let the Sheriff sort it out.
BTW, 00 Buckshot is just right.
