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howdy, I certainly did not mean to insult your intelligence, and apologize if you took it that way. I might have done exactly the same, given the same circumstances. My comment was more of a reinforcing mechanism for ME than a comment directed at you.

You showed restraint, which is absolutely necessary when a CHL holder. I applaud you for your sense of awareness.

usa1, your senses were at condition red, full alert. You were taking measures to protect you and yours. Your survival instincts were kicking in. In other words you were prepared! And that is good testament to you.

Thank God there WAS no intruder in your home. But if there had been you and yours stood an excellent chance of survival.

Ever alert.....ever mindful, keeps us safe.

usa1 wrote:

Excaliber wrote:
Self defense is not an all or nothing proposition, and my stance should not be misinterpreted to mean that I'm not prepared and willing to take appropriate action to protect myself and my property. It just means that I'll use options other than deadly force to do so whenever they are reasonable and available.

well said

I'll add: "My personal rule of thumb that has kept me on the right side of both my conscience and the law for over 35 years of LEO and civilian carry is: Deadly force is used only when there is no other reasonable way to protect an innocent person from serious injury or death."

Precious words of wisdom. Thank you.