Well, as opposed to say, a hammer, a gun is emphatically more likely to be used on a fellow family member resulting in a death than, ever, a stranger entering your house.

As for rabid dogs, I know I'm from Boston, but here we have a couple things you might not be aware of. But I assure you, they are much better tools when dealing with rabid varmits.

One: Your door. How about going inside and putting the door between yourself and the rabid thing. You probably don't even need to lock it.

Two: Some group of people...oh, I forget...I know that my tax dollars go toward them all the time......oh yea, the police! Call the cops instead of taking matters into your own hands, vigilante. And if the cops aren't close enough to wherever you live, then get out of the desert and back into civilization. Come join us! We got all sorts of nice things that our tax dollars pay for.




And I also guess LadyLazarus has indeed had a break-in experiance. I would like to inquire further as to what went down. I hope it involves you grabbin' your gun and shootin' the thief, otherwise, your whole basis for even mentioning a break-in would pretty much be negated.

Side fact: When do most break-in's occur?

Answer: Between the hours of 9AM and 3PM, when everyone is likely to be out of the house. Sure you have a dumb burgler here and there, but the majority don't want you there when they go and take your things. And by things I also mean gun. Thanks for carrying that gun so the crimnal could have it now!