I live in a more rural area in Central NH – certainly not a city or “in town” that isn’t quite what I would call “suburban” and we get fairly few strangers out here – and one day, the dogs started barking up a storm. A rather burly young guy was coming up our pathway; his truck said something about steaks and he said he was selling high quality steaks door to door – asked if I’d be interested. I replied, through my closed and locked door (my door are ALWAYS locked, even during the day and I’m at home – shades of living in Boston for the better part of a decade). He walked away. Couple nights later, a repeat performance and this time he had a bit of a desperate look on his face….
This is Why People Carry a Gun When Answering the Door
Numerous people have criticized homeowners for having a gun in their hand or on their person when answering a door. I have always maintained that it is only prudent to do so.
…The incident occurred around 1:27 a.m. July 28, when Daryl Marquis Evans, 22, knocked on the door of the home and displayed a handgun when the front door was opened by a 29-year-old resident, according to the press release. Police later determined Evans was carrying a Taurus PT 911 9mm handgun. The resident was also armed, with a .40-caliber Smith and Wesson in his waistband, which he brought with him to answer the door due to the late hour, the district attorney’s office said. The homeowner made the evaluation that defense instructors suggest. “Does this attacker intend to kill or severely injure me, even if I comply?”
…Based on Evans’ appearance and actions, the resident feared that Evans was going to kill him. The resident pulled his .40 caliber, Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun from beneath his shirt and fired (6) shots striking Evans in the chest, pelvis and the leg,” the press release states.
…Someone coming to my door, late at night and in the dark, trying to sell me something is not really selling what he purports to be doing. The door stayed shut, door stayed locked, and I had my pistol in my hand (for when seconds count, the police (and we do have some good ones here in town) are minutes away). I told him to go away as I was not interested, especially this time of night. He took another step towards the door and I said “Don’t”. He hesitated, then turned away.
Turns out, a couple of other houses in my neighborhood were burgled later on….
I am glad that the safety was always on and never needed to be clicked off.
