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Originally Posted by jayswin
Non targeted armed house robberies in Canada with family home? Don't have the stats handy but I'd be willing to bet you're into lotto type odds.
And the chances of armed break-in criminals actually using said firearms against innocent families in those small percentage of cases is even more minuscule...unless of course a home owner starts screaming and pointing their own firearm, creating panic and stress for everyone brandishing guns. Then the chances of firearm discharge with wife and kids present probably goes way the **** up.
Or maybe the homeowner shouts a perfectly worded movie style line in relaxing but confident tone, with a calmly held gun in the dark, while the armed robbers stare on with wonder and mutual respect, lowering their weapons and awaiting the police arrival.
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Break and Enter style robberies are alarmingly common in the country. That said, very few target the household, most target outbuildings. I would be shocked if these people did not bring a weapon of some description.
However, I don't think shooting these people would be a solution. The solution is giving all people a chance to make an honest living via a strong and inclusive education system.