"N329DF" wrote in message
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ure, that's probably exactly why there were no burglaries in the area,
doesn't solve the problem though does it? He didn't have a sign in the
window advertising this vast arsenal and the desire to kill any sod who
breaks into his house - deterrents only work if they are known to be in
place.

would you want to break into a house not knowing if the homeowner is armed
?
Kind of make breaking and entering a iffy proprosal.


Well maybe but according to FBI statistics, a house, apartment or
condominium
is burglarized once every 15 seconds so its not exactly foolproof. A good
home
alarm system is generally considered to be a more effective deterrent.

Indeed the insurance companies will give hefty discount if an approved
system is fitted. Most burglars arent exactly the brightest fish in the
gene pool and a majority are opportunists who look for an
easy route in and out of a property. I rather doubt many are
aware of the guns owned by the home owner.

Keith