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I'm a gun guy, Marine, and Government Security Contractor, I really don't mind putting down bad guys. I don't want my wife or loved ones to have to do it. If you haven't killed someone yet it stays with you, and haunts you forever (well 6 years and counting).

This lady did what needed to be done to protect herself, and good job for the friend that loaned her the gun.

Couple things that could keep your loved ones from having to do the same thing:
- Harden your doors, front and back
- Create a safe room in your house by putting in a solid core or steel door with a good dead bolt
- Get an alarm with a panic button (it may scare people off, probably not in this case but we should try everything we can before going to deadly force)
- If something happens previously, push the cops to do more (ask for more patrols, make friends with cops, call in favors from law enforcement, talk all the cops you meet and let them know what is happening)
- Let your neighbors and friends know if something happens and ask if they see something to call police (if you where this girl's neighbor would you have helped? as long as you know what is going on)

Don't get me wrong, this women did exactly the right thing. No one was hurt except the bad guy, and that's a blessing.

These tips may keep you loved ones from having to pull the trigger and live with the aftermath.

Stay safe,

Ben