Off-topic: Something for home defense?

[2genewb]

my father had a very similar philosophy to much of what's being displayed here. it's very possible that that philosophy led to a very unfortunate turn of events this february. i'm not typically a religious person. be that as it is, may god rest his soul. he was a phenomenal young man with a very bright future if he would have picked something and stuck to it.

instead he got mixed up with an individual who had a dr. jeckel and mr. hyde syndrome and the backing of the community. he and my brother were very good friends and he betrayed their trust. furthermore, his intentions of hurting many others in the community for personal gain became known at the wrong time. chances were the community was going to believe him, back him, support him and let everyone else fall for his actions and it became very evident... again... at the wrong time.

at that time, my brother... with a personal vendetta and being a protector and a caring individual... decided it was better for everyone for this individual not to exist any further. at the same time (obviously) he knew he couldn't face his family and (i'm sure) the legal repercussions that were to follow.

he located our dads 38 magnum, took a friends car and tracked down said individual. he put 2 hollow points in the guys chest and immediately put one in his own head. both men were in their 20's and known in the community as phenomenal individuals. as well they're both gone now and forever.

by all means guys, take every precaution available when dealing with firearms. unlike many other things, one bad decision is indefinite be it yours or someone else's decision that just so happens to be able to access your firearms. this will haunt my fathers, step mothers and my own dreams until the days we all pass, i'm sure.

anyway:
for quite some years now i've had one of these within reaching distance of my pillow...

14" forschner cimeter ... and ... dexter russell sani-safe 12" cooks knife ... for several reasons;

• in a close quarters hand to hand combat situation, the guy with the gun isn't always going to win
• lunging with a bat isn't always going to disarm a would-be shooter
• i don't have to load, reload or release a safety upon awakening
• my children know to stay away from sharp objects, especially without supervision
• my son sees a pistol and for some reason immediately thinks "toy" regardless what he's been taught (and we're strict about it)
• i don't necessarily have to aim, so if the perpetrator is in my home, i more than likely have the upper hand
• i can stop when i feel the job is done sufficiently or continue just the same with no reason to pause at all
• missing is almost undoubtedly a non-issue no matter how groggy i am and under almost any circumstances

it's late and i can't think, but that's enough reason for me already.

i wish the best to all of you and hope this doesn't bring any of you down. considering my experience i'm compelled to share a summery of my story though. sorry if it's a bummer, but i'd hate to wonder if not sharing it would lead to someone not putting that extra bit of thought into something and harm possibly coming to someone due to it.

take it easy guys.