“What companies like ADT won’t tell you is that it takes several minutes for them to acknowledge the alarm and even longer for the police to respond assuming they have nothing more important to do. Criminals know this.”
Yes, it is best to be armed and call the police yourself. However, I don’t see a better solution for protecting an empty home or one occupied by kids too young to shoot someone.
Also, you might not have a chance to get on the phone if you are fighting for your life.
I don’t think having a system is bad in addition to being armed.
If I am kicking in doors, the two places I wouldn’t do it are Fayetnam and Jacksonville NC