This is a great article to bring awareness to the public about the vulnerabilities of their home security setup. The average door lock gives many a false sense of security. However, a false sense of security can leave one vulnerable or even dead, if they're unlucky.
Personally, I don't agree with the "what they don't know can't hurt them" philosophy. Why do you think computer security experts announce vulnerabilities when they're discovered? It's so people can take measures to protect themselves against such attacks. Would you rather be left in the dark?
Some choose to take personal security into their own hands. They realize that the police won't always be there when they need help. This is why many support lawful citizens owning firearms. If someone enters my home uninvited while I'm there, they can be considered (by myself and by the law) a threat to my family's safety. In most cases and in most US states, I'm legally justified to use deadly force against the intruder to protect my safety and that of my family. What would you do to protect your family from murder or rape? Use a baseball bat? A kitchen knife? What if the intruder is armed? Or is twice your size? For me, I choose to include a firearm as part of our defense plan.
Also, the comments about Glocks and the firearms "statistics" are not true. If you're not careless, firearms are safer than many other household items. They're only mysterious to those who lack an understanding of how they work. You can learn more about those myths here:
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This is a great article to bring awareness to the public about the vulnerabilities of their home security setup. The average door lock gives many a false sense of security. However, a false sense of security can leave one vulnerable or even dead, if they're unlucky.
Personally, I don't agree with the "what they don't know can't hurt them" philosophy. Why do you think computer security experts announce vulnerabilities when they're discovered? It's so people can take measures to protect themselves against such attacks. Would you rather be left in the dark?
Some choose to take personal security into their own hands. They realize that the police won't always be there when they need help. This is why many support lawful citizens owning firearms. If someone enters my home uninvited while I'm there, they can be considered (by myself and by the law) a threat to my family's safety. In most cases and in most US states, I'm legally justified to use deadly force against the intruder to protect my safety and that of my family. What would you do to protect your family from murder or rape? Use a baseball bat? A kitchen knife? What if the intruder is armed? Or is twice your size? For me, I choose to include a firearm as part of our defense plan.
Also, the comments about Glocks and the firearms "statistics" are not true. If you're not careless, firearms are safer than many other household items. They're only mysterious to those who lack an understanding of how they work. You can learn more about those myths here:
http://www.keepandbeararms.com/downloads/GunFacts_v3.2.pdf
btw, if the crap really hits the fan, I hope I never have to rely on a police officer like the one in the above post.