Quote: "Dogs are about the best thing to have, most thieves are cowards and usually will hit the houses that are most vulnerable"
Thats not always the case.
When I was younger my parents place got robbed. We had a very large dog. The thieves came, shot the dog in the head and continued to steal almost everything (they went as far as stealing food out of the fridge as well). We were only gone 2 hours (we left to go do some shopping). After that point my parents purchased a gun.
Two months ago my moms new place got robbed (at night while everyone was there). They didnt break into the house, they stole everything outside (lamps, lights, patio stuff, chairs, etc) and again she had a very large dog, and it was shot.
When it comes to thieves and people who break into places, its best to assume they are armed with some type of weapon. Best defense is to own a gun, and if someone breaks into your home while you are still there, pull the trigger and ask questions later.
These scum bags mean business, and if they are willing to kill a dog, then they will not think twice about hurting you or your family.
And if you are worried about going to jail for killing a thief, just remember its either them or you. And if a police officer has the right to shoot someone who simply holds out a knife to them, then you have the equal right to defend yourself against someone who broke into your home (because you have no idea if they are mentally unstable or what they are capable of). No jury in the world will send you to prison for defending yourself or your family.
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