Best advice I ever heard on home invasions. As the former police chief of
Paducah, Ky. advocated. If you hear someone in the house, get behind your
bed with the light on. Bench rest your weapon on the bed, and also call
911. The bad guy can see you with a gun pointed his way as he goes to enter
the room. 999 time out of a 1000 he will turn and flee. If he steps into
the room shoot him. Twice. Keep the gun aimed at the bad person, as they
lay on the floor. Do not go over to him, or go to let in the police. They
will get in. And there is no danger from the bad guy getting you as you get
near them. And do not feel bad about the bad guy. He is a bad guy, and
even had the chance to turn and run.

"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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Skipper wrote:
Dan Krueger wrote:


The laser sight can save your life in life threatening situation. It
allows you to protect vital body parts while delivering a fatal blow.
Iron sights do not.


What in the hell are you trying to say? Read what you posted again.


None of us *expect* to be put into life threatening situations by
intruders to our homes...but it does happen. Perhaps the best time to
think about your best course of action should that happen is *before*
the perp enters your home. First, the laser is a great persuader that
has the potential of defusing the situation without firing a shot. That
really is the best resolution. Second, the laser dot allows you to take
aim from many body positions, while iron sights require the shooter to
expose his head while taking aim. Third, the cost of adding laser sights
to a defensive weapon in minuscule when measured against you life. One
can think of laser sights as being cheap life insurance and an
investment in avoiding legal fees.

The laser sights give new meaning to the term, shooting from the hip.
Accurate results can result from that position...laser assisted. Again,
no one expects to be placed in a position to protect your life and
property with a gun, but it does happen, and it's best to be properly
prepared.



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Skipper

First - How much time do you think you have to react when someone
threatens you? A laser sight is not going to make a difference.

Second (following your post) - This is insane. You think you have time to
select a particular spot on your target (the intruder)? How does a laser
sight keep you from exposing your head while taking aim? You can buy a
laser pointer if you really think this stunt will be effective.

Third - Sure they are cheap. They are also great for the firing range.
How can they save you legal fees??? BTW - Life insurance is paid when you
die so laser sights, in your scenario, only facilitate the pay out of life
insurance.

Do you really own a gun? Have you considered what a real encounter with
an intruder would be like?

Again, too many movies, Dave...

Dan