I live in a very low crime neighborhood, but I’d never answer the door to a stranger. I use a window just out of arm’s reach. High ground advantage, and they don’t see the shotgun at all.
I’m a rather tiny female and as such, I was taught to take extra precautions.
> I’d never answer the door to a stranger. I use a window just out of arm’s reach. <
I don’t have that handy window. So I did a little carpentry work, and made a floor brace for my front door. If I feel the need to open my front door, the brace will stop the door after two inches or so.
I can remove the brace if the person is a friend of mine. If not, he just ain’t getting in unless he can squeeze through a two-inch opening.
And then he’ll have to talk to my friend Mr. Colt.