[ImaGraftedBranch]

Its a setup, alright. However, there are so many ways to use a weapon to get the point across without even weilding it at all.

An example:
Periodically we have our carpets cleaned. When the carpet guys arrive, we have to show them around and tell them which rooms to clean. They can observe what is in the house (should they like to try to come back later to obtain stuff unlawfully, or if they let a 'friend' know about the location of xyz...). So, when we get to our Master bedroom on the lower floor, I always have a "OOPS...let me get these out of your way" moment as I grab two shotguns leaning against the headrest posts on either side of the bed. They get the point, and I haven't said a word or implied anything. Whether it is the carpet cleaner, an electrician, a plumber or someone else I don't know, there is always an "OOPS...let me get these out of your way" moment.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Cleaver : )

[stillonaroll]

So, when we get to our Master bedroom on the lower floor, I always have a "OOPS...let me get these out of your way" moment as I grab two shotguns leaning against the headrest posts on either side of the bed. They get the point, and I haven't said a word or implied anything.

Great idea. Thanks!

[endthematrix]

I had to use that for a Jehovah's Witness who pestered my buddy in college. It was “gun cleaning day” and the living room had rifles, shotguns and pistols all over. I said politely (never met him before) that maybe he should just prostelyze somebody else. Problem solved.

[Tenacious 1]

“oops! Let me get these out of your way”

I have another “extra security” detraction technique that I use. My family and I have moved A LOT. Every time we move, we would get a number of calls from “security companies” (along with all kinds of other folks selling stuff to new residents).

When we received the phone call, I would tell them that “We already have a security system, motion detectors, dog, and a house full of gun toting marines. We believe in lots of overkill when it comes to unwanted intruders, so we won’t be needing your system.”