Zionsville, IN Homeowner Shot After Knock at the Door

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I didn't see this posted. Close it if it already has, mods.

Zionsville, IN Homeowner Shot After Knock at the Door: It Should Have Been a Defensive Gun Use - The Truth About Guns

Looks like a pretty nice place. So yes Shannon, it can happen in your neighborhood too.

 

[PaulF]

"Good neighborhoods" are just a few blocks from "bad neighborhoods"...no matter where in the city they are. Zionsville is a 20-minute car ride from "the swamp" or Haughville.

I live in Zionsville. I know Austin Oaks. From this point forward I won't be answering the door unarmed.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

We were talking about this at church last night. Even in a "little town" like Mitchell or out in the country, you never know who's going to come try to break in.

 

[actaeon277]

And can anyone guess what her reaction will be?

 

[bobzilla]

And can anyone guess what her reaction will be?

Umm.... we should keep violent criminals locked up?

 

[pudly]

Umm.... we should keep violent criminals locked up?

Unless they had a difficult childhood...

 

[bobzilla]

Unless they had a difficult childhood...

Ah, and then we let them into our homes so they can steal enough for school clothes?

 

[PRasko]

My door doesn't open unless I know who it is. Period. And that isn't to protect me from them. It's to protect them from the pair of 120lb fuzzy bullets with teeth.

Someone comes to my door, I announce I will be more than happy to call the police to assist them.

 

[2A_Tom]

"Good neighborhoods" are just a few blocks from "bad neighborhoods"...no matter where in the city they are. Zionsville is a 20-minute car ride from "the swamp" or Haughville.

I live in Zionsville. I know Austin Oaks. From this point forward I won't be answering the door unarmed.

Wait, you answer the door unarmed?

 

[bobzilla]

My door doesn't open unless I know who it is. Period. And that isn't to protect me from them. It's to protect them from the pair of 120lb fuzzy bullets with teeth.

Someone comes to my door, I announce I will be more than happy to call the police to assist them.

+1 You come to my door with the sound of a pair of shepherds barking and STILL want to force your way in... well you're in trouble.

 

[Leadeye]

Nice thing about living deep in the woods is that nobody knocks on your door by happenstance.

 

[PaulF]

Wait, you answer the door unarmed?

Not anymore.

 

[shibumiseeker]

We were talking about this at church last night. Even in a "little town" like Mitchell or out in the country, you never know who's going to come try to break in.

If they make it past the perimeter alarms undetected they will be greeted by a very suspicious and heavily armed person. If the entire family is home then a wrong move could light them up like Apocalypse Now. Friends are very welcome out here, but only when announced.

 

[churchmouse]

If they make it past the perimeter alarms undetected they will be greeted by a very suspicious and heavily armed person. If the entire family is home then a wrong move could light them up like Apocalypse Now. Friends are very welcome out here, but only when announced.

If you know us you will announce your intentions before getting here and call/text when you arrive.
If you do not know us you will knock on the wrong door and be greeted from multiple angles by curios and well armed individuals.
If you are selling something and failed to head the well posted area how you leave is up to you.
If you are any level of A$$Hat beyond that well..................

 

[Restroyer]

+1 You come to my door with the sound of a pair of shepherds barking and STILL want to force your way in... well you're in trouble.

Same for me - two shepherds in the house with squeaky door hinges. The shepherds hear everything and fear nothing.

 

[Gluemanz28]

Thanks for the post GFGT. I took the time to go over this with Mrs Glueman again if I'm traveling or not home.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Thanks for the post GFGT. I took the time to go over this with Mrs Glueman again if I'm traveling or not home.

Good idea. I need to discuss this with Peggy too.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I found the house using Google maps. Across the street was nothing but trees. Between the road curving and all the trees that house is out of sight from the neighbors. Looking at the neighborhood I'd guess nothing ever happens so the opening the door after dark was not something you'd worry about. All that changed the other night.

 

[PaulF]

I found the house using Google maps. Across the street was nothing but trees. Between the road curving and all the trees that house is out of sight from the neighbors. Looking at the neighborhood I'd guess nothing ever happens so the opening the door after dark was not something you'd worry about. All that changed the other night.

I'll bet you a cheeseburger that on the night of the altercation that door was unlocked, as were 9 of 10 of his neighbors. This is Zionsville...the delusion is real.

Real ****: I just went downstairs and locked mine.

 

[Bennettjh]

Definitely home carry. I don't know if home carrying would have helped in this situation but it couldn't hurt.