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    Quote Originally Posted by d. m. ellington View Post
    A sign like that is not necessary in my neighborhood. I don't know of any neighbor who is not armed to the teeth.
    Yeah same here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    Yes but you see if its the typical dumb crook just looking to break-in to score whatever he can that's one thing but since he's been told the house has guns he's more likely to case the place to check when you leave or even worse he might come back with a couple of his armed buddies or plan a home invasion thinking you have an arsenal there.
    True. (but do dumb crooks 'case' a place?) Though also if they are going to exert that much thought they may squeeze out a smarter speculation that it's a setup. Either by the fuzz, or an incognito vigilante.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by ControlFreak1 View Post
    True. (but do dumb crooks 'case' a place?) Though also if they are going to exert that much thought they may squeeze out a smarter speculation that it's a setup. Either by the fuzz, or an incognito vigilante.

    (This is fun, isn't it ?)

    No they don't but if they think they can get a really good score then get their friends involved and 3 or 4 of them almost equal 1 brain and then it starts to get dangerous.
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    It is obviously a joke. The sign is photoshopped.

    My guns are kept locked in the gun safe if I am not at home, even the "night stand" piece (not really where I keep my evening home defense piece since it is awkward and obvious when I am going for it from the bed if it's in the night stand).

    It would take a very calculated effort to get them out of my house since the safe is bolted to a concrete foundation level floor and the wall. Heck, there isn't even a visible lock mechanism on the out side of it.

    If you own guns, it is my opinion that you have a few obligations:

    1. Teach your kids about the dangers and safe operation of them.
    2. Keep them secure so they don't get into the wrong hands.
    3. Know how to use them.

    Anyone who would seriously put such a sign in there yard would be taking a risk. It would also be kind of a jerky thing to do, BUT it is funny as all get out to me.

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    PS- Is it just me or can The Conversation bludgeon anything into a debate?

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    Very funny sign...

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    Great sign.
    Hmm.... most of my neighbors are armed too....


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    I agree with your obligations. I also hate the debate. While I would never put a sign like that in my yard, though I wish more people would. The fact is that the states with the lowest home break-in rates have the highest percentage of gun ownership.
    Its funny that their are people that believe others should tolerate crime. At least with the skilled gun owners, we don't have to waste thousands of dollars housing thieves, because they take care of the problem.
    The sign is hilarious though.
    My 2 cents.

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    Is the hit rate for police officers < 50% when they are forced to fire their weapons? Trying to remember where i read this. The "skilled gun owner" comment made me think of it. You are not shooting target practice....

    With that said; Guns are fun, signs are boring.

    Quote Originally Posted by treydampier View Post
    I agree with your obligations. I also hate the debate. While I would never put a sign like that in my yard, though I wish more people would. The fact is that the states with the lowest home break-in rates have the highest percentage of gun ownership.
    Its funny that their are people that believe others should tolerate crime. At least with the skilled gun owners, we don't have to waste thousands of dollars housing thieves, because they take care of the problem.
    The sign is hilarious though.
    My 2 cents.

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