“That’s why the 12 gauge is leaning against the wall next to the bed.”
They’ll just take it, along with everything else.
I suspect these gangs know when people are home and stay clear of those homes, although I could be wrong.
Most disturbing was the end of the article informing the reader it’s just something Americans will have to get used to. I don’t think so...
Jesus H Christ- let’s hope so
I don't believe that's the case. During the day they just look through windows and/or watch for routine car movements. At night they look for all lights off, which most people do and is a mistake.
Like mentioned above, a dog that barks is best and first warning. We have a little yapper chihuahua. She knows when anyone approaches the house from any angle. She fires up, I fire up. It happened once when a stray coyote was just walking along our back fence about 2am.
Also, there are some well made solar charged motion sensor spot/flood lights by Bell&Howell that you can mount or just stick in the dirt amongst the brush. I test them every night after dark to see if any leaves have obstructed the solar panel.. Not a one has failed and they are blinding when you walk to within a few feet. I've got them all around the perimeter. One neighbor bitches about one light. They are so sensitive if a leaf or bug floats by the sensor, on it goes. However he'll live with it since they turn off after 30 seconds of non-movement.