[BigBobber]

Some one hits or kick me in my home after I tell them to leave is a "clear and present danger" that will be neutralized (i.e., shot) by ME prior to THEM getting an opportunity to escalate to a bludgeon, sharp object, or firearm.

You might have a happier life if you quit worrying about your daughter's boy friend or the neighbor kids beating you up.

Better keep that firearm handy though, just in case.

[L,TOWM]

if you quit worrying about your daughter's boy friend or the neighbor kids beating you up

I've never liked worrying. That is ONE reason I own firearms.

My take on this story is that the entire household was (probably) pretty dammed dysfunctional and that makes another decrease in sources of worry for me. My daughter seems to have her head screwed on pretty straight at this point, which is remarkable taking into account her parents. ;-)