WTF?!? Something really odd just happened at my front door
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AnniePutin
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Glad you've got your babies!!!
Landshark.
We need to be ready to goof on some of these potential probes,
with saying 'yes', and asking then for their phone number, etc...
Reminds me of hitchhiker who was so grateful to get picked up
he'd said to driver it's so hard to get a ride anymore, with people
being afraid of picking up a serial killer or something. The driver
agrees, but says he figures it's pretty unlikely that we'd both of
us be serial killers.
Panic Early, Beat the Rush!
- Shane
with saying 'yes', and asking then for their phone number, etc...
Reminds me of hitchhiker who was so grateful to get picked up
he'd said to driver it's so hard to get a ride anymore, with people
being afraid of picking up a serial killer or something. The driver
agrees, but says he figures it's pretty unlikely that we'd both of
us be serial killers.
Panic Early, Beat the Rush!
- Shane
day late
money? whats that?
Something similar happened to my wife a couple of years ago. I was out and her car was in the garage so it looked like nobody was home. A young scruffy looking homeless guy I call "Tapper" first knocked and then he put on gloves and tried to force the door. Without opening the door my wife confronted him asking what he wanted.
"I'm looking for Britany."
We've lived here for over twenty years. There is no one named Britany in the neighborhood. He left when she got the Sheriff on the line. And I call him "Tapper" because he is often seen walking in the median of the road holding the usual cardboard sign and he taps it to get attention. The part that drives me crazy is even after that, my wife still won't even touch a firearm. She refuses to believe she was in any danger. (Even though she did call 911.) And still wants to believe that "Tapper" was telling her the truth. But can't think of a reason for him to be putting on gloves just before going at the door knob. She won't accept that she was the thickness of that door away from who knows what.
Dennis, I would say that you were being scoped out for a break in. I do hope your dogs are trained not to accept food from strangers.
"I'm looking for Britany."
We've lived here for over twenty years. There is no one named Britany in the neighborhood. He left when she got the Sheriff on the line. And I call him "Tapper" because he is often seen walking in the median of the road holding the usual cardboard sign and he taps it to get attention. The part that drives me crazy is even after that, my wife still won't even touch a firearm. She refuses to believe she was in any danger. (Even though she did call 911.) And still wants to believe that "Tapper" was telling her the truth. But can't think of a reason for him to be putting on gloves just before going at the door knob. She won't accept that she was the thickness of that door away from who knows what.
Dennis, I would say that you were being scoped out for a break in. I do hope your dogs are trained not to accept food from strangers.
Just a harmless dolphin, ma'am.
Probably a Meth-Head looking for an easy score.
The lame *ss parking story was just a cover.
I'm sure the puppies made him leave and he will never return.
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agmfan3
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Oh snap. Dogs are perfect. I spend a lot of time home with just the kid, pups. Always have the Glock right here on the table, but like your pups, ain't nobody gonna make it inside. The oldest pup (11) will allow UPS or FedEx on porch, the youngest (2) will damn near take the door down with me holding him. He doesn't play with strangers at all.
I'd have asked him if he had any ID. If not, you'd know he had criminal intent. If he hands it over, he's just an idiot. Photo it with the phone, give it back, and tell him that in the interests of equal opportunity it's only open for people who are triplets.
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Those little shrouded hammer S&W J-Frame 5 shot .38 Special revolvers make a great pocket carry when answering the door.
You can have your hand on the piece without scaring the pesky solicitors or random Jehovah Witness.
If things get ugly, you can always fire right out of your pocket at point blank range.
day late
money? whats that?
That's what I recommend to the ladies as a purse gun. No need to take it out, just blow holes through the bottom. After all the purse is going to be a lot easier to replace than the ladies are.
xtreme_right
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I’ve been thinking about getting a ring doorbell bc you can talk to the person without opening the door. 1) they know you’re home but 2) you’re safely inside.
You can talk through the doorbell even when away.
ivantherussian03
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I knew a guy that kept bottles of piss around and handy. His big mouth got him into trouble frequently and he would use the piss in self defense.
Ping Jockey
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In the hills and valleys of N. Ga. you ask someone if they have any ID they’ll say, “ ‘bout whaaaaattt?”
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Seeker22
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In a Texas prison, that will get you another charge.
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Doc1
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Those are the famous "Bodyguard" revolver series (not to be confused with S&W's later Bodyguard semi-auto pistols). They are great little EDC weapons and while many think of them as ladies' guns, they work fine for men. Be aware that they have significant recoil because of the very short barrel.
I have one that I often use as an EDC. The difference is that mine's a .357 Magnum version and yes, I carry full-house .357 ammo in mine. It is a real beast to shoot, but far worse to be on the other side!
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Doc
A Hogue grip would tame some of that recoil.
recoil4015
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This one is what I call my home gun. Right now it has 2 cci snake shot and 3 158 grains in it. I keep it on my person when at home or out on the place. Yes it has a lot of recoil but as stated it is far worse on the other end.
Bicycle Junkie
Resident dissident and troll
My front door has a no soliciting sign. When I answer the door nowadays I have a revolver in my pants pocket (S&W Airweight .38). During this pandemic, in my opinion, nobody has any business knocking on anyone's door. The few who have haven't been wearing masks.
Doc1
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I already installed aftermarket grips (not Hogue for certain reasons). I don't care if you install a Sealy Posturpedic as your grip, you aren't going to really tame full-house .357 out of a sub-2" barrel in a snubbie. This isn't a revolver you shoot for pleasure. It's a last ditch mayhem weapon. Some people carry .38 Spl. rounds in this type of revolver. Not me. I want maximum power out of the little beast. The muzzle flash and report is fearsome and the downrange effects are greater than a .38 or 9mm!
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Firebird
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Yup, druggie scoping the place out for an easy hit.
I'd mentioned this before...
Best concealed carry is like best body armor, in that the ‘best’ for you
is whatever version that you are most likely to always be wearing.
Stopping power of either is secondary, and goes to zero if it’s home
in a drawer cause it's too bulky and/or uncomfortable to always wear.
Panic Early, Beat the Rush!
- Shane
PS - This is just S&W mdl 60 with bobbed hammer carrying +P+ .38's,
but it ends up being my go-to carry more often than not cause it's so
quick & easy to wear with anything, even gym shorts. No holster with
its integral grip tang. Invisible under tightest t-shirts at appendix front
right carry, and its got that 'all day forget about it' comfort nailed...
PS#2 - I also carry two 5 rd Bianchi speed loading strips in pocket, too.
Best concealed carry is like best body armor, in that the ‘best’ for you
is whatever version that you are most likely to always be wearing.
Stopping power of either is secondary, and goes to zero if it’s home
in a drawer cause it's too bulky and/or uncomfortable to always wear.
Panic Early, Beat the Rush!
- Shane
PS - This is just S&W mdl 60 with bobbed hammer carrying +P+ .38's,
but it ends up being my go-to carry more often than not cause it's so
quick & easy to wear with anything, even gym shorts. No holster with
its integral grip tang. Invisible under tightest t-shirts at appendix front
right carry, and its got that 'all day forget about it' comfort nailed...
PS#2 - I also carry two 5 rd Bianchi speed loading strips in pocket, too.
I tell ya he was after the flour!!!!!!!
Told you to get the the 100# flour safe, so you could safely keep it all secured.
I think there are still deals at Southern Pecan Pie Tactical Bread Supplies. Ask for Scratchy to get the best deal.
I agree casing your place and probably the neighborhood.
Told you to get the the 100# flour safe, so you could safely keep it all secured.
I think there are still deals at Southern Pecan Pie Tactical Bread Supplies. Ask for Scratchy to get the best deal.
I agree casing your place and probably the neighborhood.
Meadowlark
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god I miss texas
okie-carbine
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You should have grabbed him and pulled him inside, locked the door and interrogated him.
I didn’t want to deal with the barking, snarling, and screaming.
Not to mention the blood. it's a pain to clean up and if it gets on carpet-Ugh.
vessie
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Yep, he was just casing your joint.
If you had not answered nor had the dogs started barking, he would have had the impression that no one was home and then break in. V
vessie
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What if is was Santa Claus seeing if you'd passed some test? Lol! V