I have two very large dogs and many weapons so I don't mind answering the door at pretty well any time. I would suggest that you look into a small camera to monitor the door from a safe spot in the house. There are many wireless camera systems that can be monitored from your laptop.Def
What, so I could hear them laughing before they got to my front door?
I recently read of a non-lethal option that makes some sense to me...A small Fire extinguisher...a face full of fire extinguishing chemicals would make it had to see and breathe and you have an impact weapon in hand should the need arise.
I'm curious as this in fact happened to me last night and after telling people about it, many people have had different ideas about what they would have done. So, what would you do given that scenario?
Just to be clear, the knocking was slow, and "calm" if that makes any sense. It wasn't frantic-like like you would expect from a person in need.
I think i'd have shouted out, something like "WHO THE F**K IS THAT AT THE TIME OF NIGHT ?", while banging stuff and making a lots of noise, make yourself sound big and very VERY angry. I doubt they would hang around I wouldn't keep quiet though, just in case they think no one is home and start trying to break in.
peep hole in the door or a camera/viewing system if you can afford it, a good outside light to switch on and attract attention and "light-up" the intruder (something high or securely mounted). maybe a good chain on the door or slide-bar to open it without opening it so you can ask what theywant but still not open your door completely. your blades/bat/spray/whatever at the ready. your wife with the phonein safer place.with that I would ask "Who is it?" and go from there. you don't let in strangers for any reason but you tell them youwill or have called the police to come and help or take care of it.the problem now is your worrying if they will be back and who was it and why? you didn't do wrong Ben but knowing what it was all about would make you and your family feel better. now you know what you have to do for any future "knocks" you need visibility and a little more security.
Quote from: Benner on October 25, 2009, 12:29:06 AMJust to be clear, the knocking was slow, and "calm" if that makes any sense. It wasn't frantic-like like you would expect from a person in need.Creepy, I see.Option 1) It could have been a burglar (is that the right word? I hope so...) checking if you were home. In that case, a strong "Who the hell is it???" would have been enough. The fact that it went on for five minutes makes me think this is the most likely explanation. They probably wanted to be really sure before breaking in, just to avoid being cut to pieces by a screaming mad guy waving a kuhkri. Option 2) Somebody who maybe saw the lights of your car still on (or maybe smoke apparently coming out of your house) and just wanted to let you know. Just to be sure, I'd have opened the door, yeah, but with a baseball bat in one hand and a 200 lumens flashlight in the other.Option 3) Cops, maybe looking around for something or somebody in your neighborhood, who wanted to ask you a few questions.Option 4) A psychosatanicserialkiller... Well, they don't knock at the door, they usually knock it down and start waving their chainsaw. A.
I'm not worried at all about the person coming back.I find it interesting that many people here have said I did the right thing when I haven't exactly said what I did.
I find it interesting that many people here have said I did the right thing when I haven't exactly said what I did.
Quote from: Benner on October 25, 2009, 05:18:23 PMI find it interesting that many people here have said I did the right thing when I haven't exactly said what I did. You jumped under the bed and cried like a girl..? (Image removed from quote.)What...?
Quote from: AHB on October 25, 2009, 05:57:45 PMQuote from: Benner on October 25, 2009, 05:18:23 PMI find it interesting that many people here have said I did the right thing when I haven't exactly said what I did. You jumped under the bed and cried like a girl..? (Image removed from quote.)What...? Sounds about right.