Home Defense Options.

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Dog.

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A shotgun and getting over your squeamishness

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Word, OP, please address this option. 7 or 9 year olds are old enough to be around a dog, plus they probably want one anyway. Everyone wins!

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Guids,

I am thoroughly impressed!

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Dog.

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Word, OP, please address this option. 7 or 9 year olds are old enough to be around a dog, plus they probably want one anyway. Everyone wins!

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I have 2 dogs. Both useless. One is Keishond and Sheppard mix. Once is Dobie/Retriever mix. Neither would bite a muffin. I once had a friend of mine blow into town unexpectly and let himself in through the patio door that was unlocked (once again, I am careless). I came home to find said friend on my couch eating my chips with one of the dogs sleeping on the couch next to him. I asked, "Did the dogs do ANYTHING". The sheppard apparently rolled onto her back. This guy hadn't been to my house since i got these dogs. He was a stranger to them. No Rin Tin Tins in this bunch.

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patio door that was unlocked (once again, I am careless).

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again, instead of looking for a way to get yourself in a confrontational situation with a robber, how about you take actual security measures so said situation never happens. Buy a taser and keep it in your drawer if that makes you feel better, but if thats all you do then you are stupid (sorry for the harshness, but its true).

Make your home more secure, there are like a billion ways to do this. Hire someone to give your house a security inspection and show you what you can do to make your home safer for you and your family. This will buy you way more peace of mind and security than some weapon you dont even know how to use

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Word, OP, please address this option. 7 or 9 year olds are old enough to be around a dog, plus they probably want one anyway. Everyone wins!

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I have 2 dogs. Both useless. One is Keishond and Sheppard mix. Once is Dobie/Retriever mix. Neither would bite a muffin. I once had a friend of mine blow into town unexpectly and let himself in through the patio door that was unlocked (once again, I am careless). I came home to find said friend on my couch eating my chips with one of the dogs sleeping on the couch next to him. I asked, "Did the dogs do ANYTHING". The sheppard apparently rolled onto her back. This guy hadn't been to my house since i got these dogs. He was a stranger to them. No Rin Tin Tins in this bunch.

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Get a small dog, they love to bark at everything from big dogs, kids playing across the street, doors opening, and the wind.

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Ditto.

I have Doberman (see avatar). She's a big wimp, but you wouldn't know that if you broke into our house and she started pretending like she was a tough Dobe.

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The paintball gun is probably more dangerous for your child than an actual gun (temptation and risk of chew/choking on the paintballs).

Given that, the taser is your best option.