[SBprone]

I'm concerned that some folks here think that once they grab a weapon they must conduct a search for intruders. Unless there is somebody in another part of the house who needs protecting the best thing to do after grabbing your weapon and calling the police is to wait for them to arrive and let them clear the area. And maintain phone contact with the dispatcher as long as possible so that you don't wind up pointing a weapon at a good guy!

[wtc911]

You are right. Your advice is sound. I wrote from my own perspective. I have a large household but my bedroom is upstairs. Sometimes I am just too darn self-referential.