Better to be judged by 12 than carried by six.
Yes, I do think about if there are other criminals in the house. I would not stand down until I was sure I was secure in my house. However, hearing police sirens coming to the house, I would be very worried about friendly fire.
Yes, I do think about the police finding the weapon and then searching the house. But there is little or nothing I can do about those situations.
And why do you think I keep all my eggs in one basket?
“Friendly fire” isn’t.