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September 14, 2006, 10:40 AM
Let me start by saying that I am a single father with two teens that live with me. My son (16) and Daughter (18)
Since they have been young (10-12) I have taken both with me to the range, hunting, etc. and both are very proficient with all of my rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
We have, for a couple of years, discussed how to handle a burglary/invasion to our home under different scenarios. IE: home alone, two at home, or whole family at home.
Each of us has our own bedroom, two at the end of a hallway are theirs, one midway thru hallway is mine.
Each has their own weapon in their rooms, My son has an 870, usually loaded with turkey loads. My daughter has my Hi-Point 995 Carbine loaded with PMC 125gr HP, and I have the gun safe in my room, but keep my 1911 (my usual carry weapon) on my nightstand.
They have been instructed that should there be any sign of trouble, they are to lock their door, take cover behind the bed, keep the door covered, call 911 from their cell, and do not open the door unless I, or a LEO gives them the clear. We also use a code word, they have been instructed to pass this info along to 911, and will not stand down unless the code word is given...PERIOD.
That being said, last night around 11:30pm the kids were in their respective rooms asleep, or darn near. I was sitting in the living room (which the hallway opens into) had turned off the light, and was sitting in my lazy-boy relaxing, and contemplating going to bed, when I hear my overhead door to my garage open. This is one of those heavy wooden affairs, that used to be operated by an opener, but the opener failed some months back and I have still not fixed it. (we do not keep a vehicle inside, its more of a workshop)
Upon hearing this, I draw my 1911, grab my surefire, and from behind a wall, shine the light into the garage thru the window on the door, and announce loudly that I am armed, and 911 has been called. I then backed down the hallway, alerted my children (as if my screaming before-hand had not) and took up a position where I could cover the door from the garage from behind a large sofa. I then called 911, advised them of the situation, including our tactical situation, and location in the house. within 1 minute there were 3 cruisers and 1 plain-clothes on the scene. once 911 advised that the officers were at the door, and asked that we secure our weapons, we did so, and I un-locked the door and went out into the garage to talk with them. no sign of anyone around, however it would be a simple matter to run and conceal yourself in this neighborhood. The officer suggested I get the door fixed, I agreed (doing it today) and that was that. I am glad this turned out well THIS time, but am also glad to see that our training paid off, everyone was in the right place, doing the right thing, Hope it never is tested again, but good to know it works.
Since they have been young (10-12) I have taken both with me to the range, hunting, etc. and both are very proficient with all of my rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
We have, for a couple of years, discussed how to handle a burglary/invasion to our home under different scenarios. IE: home alone, two at home, or whole family at home.
Each of us has our own bedroom, two at the end of a hallway are theirs, one midway thru hallway is mine.
Each has their own weapon in their rooms, My son has an 870, usually loaded with turkey loads. My daughter has my Hi-Point 995 Carbine loaded with PMC 125gr HP, and I have the gun safe in my room, but keep my 1911 (my usual carry weapon) on my nightstand.
They have been instructed that should there be any sign of trouble, they are to lock their door, take cover behind the bed, keep the door covered, call 911 from their cell, and do not open the door unless I, or a LEO gives them the clear. We also use a code word, they have been instructed to pass this info along to 911, and will not stand down unless the code word is given...PERIOD.
That being said, last night around 11:30pm the kids were in their respective rooms asleep, or darn near. I was sitting in the living room (which the hallway opens into) had turned off the light, and was sitting in my lazy-boy relaxing, and contemplating going to bed, when I hear my overhead door to my garage open. This is one of those heavy wooden affairs, that used to be operated by an opener, but the opener failed some months back and I have still not fixed it. (we do not keep a vehicle inside, its more of a workshop)
Upon hearing this, I draw my 1911, grab my surefire, and from behind a wall, shine the light into the garage thru the window on the door, and announce loudly that I am armed, and 911 has been called. I then backed down the hallway, alerted my children (as if my screaming before-hand had not) and took up a position where I could cover the door from the garage from behind a large sofa. I then called 911, advised them of the situation, including our tactical situation, and location in the house. within 1 minute there were 3 cruisers and 1 plain-clothes on the scene. once 911 advised that the officers were at the door, and asked that we secure our weapons, we did so, and I un-locked the door and went out into the garage to talk with them. no sign of anyone around, however it would be a simple matter to run and conceal yourself in this neighborhood. The officer suggested I get the door fixed, I agreed (doing it today) and that was that. I am glad this turned out well THIS time, but am also glad to see that our training paid off, everyone was in the right place, doing the right thing, Hope it never is tested again, but good to know it works.