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Old 06-27-2008, 01:28 AM   #62
MelBridgeman
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Originally Posted by Igottago View Post
Firstly, how would an intruder know the homeowner had a gun? How can it be a deterent unless the gunowner had a notice on their lawn saying "don't break in, I've got a gun".

Secondly, I think you would still hear about the success story of grandpa who kept his magnum under his pillow and successfully scared away 2 intruders when they broke in. If it was a common practice of protection, you would most definitely hear about it somewhere. I know I'd love to hear the news report about grandpa turning into rambo and defending is territory.
http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/1818612
http://www.katu.com/news/8245062.html

others
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...6/ai_n24939425
http://www.nbc4.com/news/15764120/detail.html

There are lots of these stories, all local in the US, they just dont make the news in canada
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