A little clarification, i'm not advocating cowering in your home. I am saying that if you feel threatened to the point you greet your visitors gun in hand, not answering the door at all might be the better option. That's a little different than answering the door, or walking your property with the gun holstered but in plain view.
I've only had a cop show up at my door once (apartment where the previous tenant didn't pay his bills). I have a feeling their reaction will depend on why they're there. How they react when responding to a man with a gun call will likely be different than if they were selling tickets to a fundraiser.
A lot of what would be considered reasonable will depend on your personal situation, time of day, and the appearance of the person or people at your door.
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- Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:51 am
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Re: Open carry (in the home) and door to door sales?
Answering the door, gun in hand, and visible could cause problems. If you don't know the person, or aren't reasonably sure they're legit (ex: wearing a public works uniform and driving a city truck), just don't answer.
If someone does want to be a jerk, and calls 911 and accuses you of threatening or whatever, the cops are going to figure the person who calls is the good guy. When they show up, and you're armed, you've given them more indication that their assumption is correct. Then you can expect at least some unwanted attention. Maybe a LOT of it.
If someone does want to be a jerk, and calls 911 and accuses you of threatening or whatever, the cops are going to figure the person who calls is the good guy. When they show up, and you're armed, you've given them more indication that their assumption is correct. Then you can expect at least some unwanted attention. Maybe a LOT of it.