Home Invasion Prevention Suggestions

[fredj338]

WRMoore,
As onerous as exercise is to me, those you suggested aren’t so intrusive that I wouldn’t do them. So, I’ll give them a try, and I’ll do as suggested – while watching TV. Thanks for your thoughtfulness, and for the suggestions.
As for the 1-second per shot – I’ve never shot quicker than 1½-2 second range, so I guess with continued concentration on that, I might be able to nudge the 1-second per shot the 1-second per shot goal . . . we’ll see . . .
While you’re correct about the purpose of the training – to stop the lethal assault against us, I have to disagree with your next sentence – a person’s always responsible for their own conscious actions, including an armed lethal assault against us.
As for my “life quota” comment, I’ll confess to being abit facetious – there’s no quota system when it comes to uninvited intrusions – attempted, or successful. I just hope that such an event remains a rare on in our lives, and yours, as well.
Warmest personal regards to you and yours.

Yes sir, even at 80, some form of cardio & resistance exercise will always be helpful. You may find your shooting skills go up with an increase in physical activity. I am a young almost 63, I am still at the gym 3x a week & the range every weekend running & gunning with the 30y olds.
We used to have an 85yr old gent that shot IDPA with us. He was painfully slow, but very accurate & it was his social time 2x a month. Sadly his physical status prevented him from returning to shoot with us. I hope to still be that active in another 20y, but it is a commitment.

 

[WR Moore]

Doc, I could have phrased that second sentence better. We'll let it drop, a philosophical digression isn't the point of the thread. As noted, the point is to stop a lethal assault.

 

[DrDoctor]

Fredj338,
I’m staring 70 in the face much closer than I’d prefer, but it does beat the alternative. I’ve always said that growing old ain’t for sissies, but that was meant for the patients – now it’s me . . . Anyway, as for going to a gym – been there, actually did that, hated it (except for the steam room – that made the ordeal worthwhile). I’d like to get into some sort of competitive shooting, realizing I’m going to come in dead-last (no pun intended), so I wouldn’t be any threat to the younger folks who may be trying to be “tops in their class”.
WR Moore,
No problems, I’ve taken no offence to any comment you’ve made. On the contrary – you’ve been courteous, and informative. I do appreciate your participation.

Kindest personal regards to you both . . .

 

[LPD256]

Interesting thread. A few years ago I was asked by a novice with a new family if he could only have only one house gun to protect his family, which would I recommend. I thought about it for a long time. I could’ve said Remington 870, which might have been my thought at one time. I could have said 1911 because everyone knows it only takes one. .45 hit to put some perp down. Haha. I thought about a high capacity Glock, because of the high round count. At the end of the day, I said Taurus Judge. With some PDX rounds that shoot out Sweet Tart sized projectile and some .410 rounds. I questioned that recommendation a little until I went to the range with him and his new Judge. By the time he shot two rounds into a seven yard target, I realized I had made a good call for someone with little experience and a limited budget.

 

[nachogrande]

THE BLOODS IN THE WATER.

We may have gotten a bit blood thirsty, over the edge & kill crazy. I want to use a knife so I can be close enough to see the life fade from the intruders eyes.

 

[fredj338]

Fredj338,
I’m staring 70 in the face much closer than I’d prefer, but it does beat the alternative. I’ve always said that growing old ain’t for sissies, but that was meant for the patients – now it’s me . . . Anyway, as for going to a gym – been there, actually did that, hated it (except for the steam room – that made the ordeal worthwhile). I’d like to get into some sort of competitive shooting, realizing I’m going to come in dead-last (no pun intendedoo), so I wouldn’t be any threat to the younger folks who may be trying to be “tops in their class”.
WR Moore,
No problems, I’ve taken no offence to any comment you’ve made. On the contrary – you’ve been courteous, and informative. I do appreciate your participation.

Kindest personal regards to you both . . .

Ha! 70 is the new 50, but you do have to work at it harder than when you were 50!

 

[fredj338]

We may have gotten a bit blood thirsty, over the edge & kill crazy. I want to use a knife so I can be close enough to see the life fade from the intruders eyes.

Which is why I LOL when I see movie dolts grab the ole kitchen blade to defend themselves. It takes a special angry or disconnect to shove blade into someones body, especially if you,ve never done it. Me, no I dont want to be that close to any attacker.

 

[DrDoctor]

LAPD256,
I did a great deal of research prior to making our gun purchases. I think I made good selections for my wife and I. I initially tho’t about the Taurus Raging Judge, but a 6” barreled version was 5+ lbs – too long, too big, too heavy, and just plain ridiculous. I eventually selected the Taurus Judge with the 3” barrel and the 2½” cylinder. We used the Hornady Critical Defense FTX, and distances under 20-25’, the dispersion is OK, but greater than that and it seems to spread abit much. At the 15-20” range we’re dealing in our house, it’ll work just fine. It’s good to have someone else corroborate the effectiveness of this selection.

Fredj338,
70’s the new 50, huh??? I’m creeping up on 70 a lot faster than I’d like, but there’s no reasonable alternative, so I just grin and bear it. I consider myself old. My wife prefers to think of me as “elderly”.
But, she only 2 years younger than I, and she considers herself “middle aged”!?!?! Really????? I never realized there was that much margin in just the 2 years at our age, but she says there is, and who am I to argue with “she who must be obeyed”???
Yep, what was simple to do at 20 wasn’t quite so simple at 50, and what was simple at 50 certainly wasn’t so at 60, and what was simple at 60 is almost impossible at 70-ish. At this rate, I can hardly wait to see what it’s going to be like at 80 – on 2nd tho’t – I CAN wait, I’m in NO hurry!!!
And, I agree – I don’t wanna be that close!!!

May you always have “fair winds, following seas, and the sun at your back” – best regards to both of you.

 

[Imissedagain]

One other gun you might enjoy is a Beretta Bobcat 21a in 22LR.... the tip up barrel is great for decaying old hands.

Bad knees: bone on bone or ???
My guitar playing VA Bone Dr advises easy spinning on a bike as sitting too much stiffens/locks the knees a bit.
A row boat or rowing simulator is another choice.
Springing into ...action ...might cause enough pain to wobble a knee as it does when jumping off a vessel.... a long jump to a narrow dock is unwise...... and anyone new to progressive lenses Eye Drs advised being extra careful at the Marina

A thread on X frame grips.... homemade or commercially made and exactly why they were needed would be helpful.

70 blew by so fast they couldn’t even light the candles on the cake.

 

[Imissedagain]

I double checked the Vermont gun laws as they have no infringement on open carry or concealed..... just wanted to make sure after your statement about Delaware.
Would skywriting ..... I want to carry my gun concealed... be a substitute for newsprint?

Giving two Beret wearing Soldiers a tour of Sunset and Vine in late ‘68 .... they were bewildered but happy when a gal in clear plastic clothing threw us some flowers.
That was just the start of an interesting night.

 

[Jack Flash]

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Giving two Beret wearing Soldiers a tour of Sunset and Vine in late ‘68 .... they were bewildered but happy when a gal in clear plastic clothing threw us some flowers.
That was just the start of an interesting night.

 

[shocker]

Before you unleash your awesome weaponry, don't forget to identify the target.

"A Texas police officer was responding to a burglar alarm when the homeowner mistook him for an intruder and fatally shot him on Tuesday morning, reports said."

 

[Lightfoot4]

I feel that the discussion about what guns we’ve already purchased is getting out of hand.

I often tell people that ANY gun is better than NO gun. Granted, that's usually in response to a small caliber firearm. You went the opposite direction. But once the purchase is made, I don't get into the "you should have bought this" type of discussions. You've already completed step one: get guns. Step two is simply to become proficient at using them.

 

[500SNW]

Before you unleash your awesome weaponry...

Check out this guys weapons of choice LOL.

Marijuana is Legal in Canada, the Second Country to Do So

 

[Chief Wiggums]

Check out this guys weapons of choice LOL.

Marijuana is Legal in Canada, the Second Country to Do So

I find this topic fascinating.
if you flip thru the pics in the attachment , the focus on the article is pursuant to healing / medicinal powers & benefits.
My mind thinks towards "how to harness the potential revenue streams thru taxation" (build the wall?)

I also have no problem w casual - recreational use , as I have been there and done that many , many years ago.
Similar to alcohol, I find it to be over rated, as it has been years since I have played those games. BTW: In Ohio , if you posses a medical card for cannabis , say goodbye to your CCW. Because you cant have both.....

sorry for the derail

 

[fredj338]

LAPD256,
Yep, what was simple to do at 20 wasn’t quite so simple at 50, and what was simple at 50 certainly wasn’t so at 60, and what was simple at 60 is almost impossible at 70-ish. At this rate, I can hardly wait to see what it’s going to be like at 80 – on 2nd tho’t – I CAN wait, I’m in NO hurry!!!
And, I agree – I don’t wanna be that close!!!

May you always have “fair winds, following seas, and the sun at your back” – best regards to both of you.

Ok this is not a misprint, even with failing eyes & reduced physical ability, I am a better pistol shooter today @ 63 than I was @ 23. Mostly because I put the time in & still have good reflexes & physical ability BECAUSE, I have always been a person that works out. As a Doc you know this but exercise is paramount to longevity. It is never too late IMO to start either. So make some small goals & start, you will find your 70 does feel more like 50.

 

[deadear dan]

Yep, carry at home. It's where my family is.

 

[Ziggy2525]

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As a Doc you know this but exercise is paramount to longevity. It is never too late IMO to start either. So make some small goals & start, you will find your 70 does feel more like 50.

Wow. The firearms instructor/IDPA shooter giving the lifelong physician medical advice. DrDoctor may have some shooting tips for you.

 

[fredj338]

Wow. The firearms instructor/IDPA shooter giving the lifelong physician medical advice. DrDoctor may have some shooting tips for you.

Wow! Well he admits to NOT following his own advice. So maybe he does need it pointed out by someone close to his age that doesn't suffer from many maladies?? I knew many Doc that died young from not following the advice they gave to others. Nothing I can not do now that I couldn't do when I was 50 or 40 or even 30, I just have to slow down a bit. Plus if he has some tidbit of shooting advice, I am always open to improvement. Unlike the vast majority btw.

 

[DrDoctor]

– 686-380,
You know, I think I’d rather get a poke in the eye than move – moving involves packing, and then the unpacking (ohhhh, I’m getting nauseous just thinking about the unpacking . . .), while a poke in the eye’s quick, and it’s over. Maybe it’s just me . . . hmmmmm . . . . .
– Imissedagain,
Knees – shot / Navy, ‘nuff said ‘bout dat . . . Walking around the block is about all I’m doing, and as for running – fugidaboudit. I’ve been told by my othto dr that I’ve got “the James Garner walk”, peachy.
Great idea about the 460V grips – I’ll do that!!! Briefly, I polished the gun, and then the rubber grips looked really cheap on such a beautiful, gleaming, shiny (well, you get the idea . . .) piece of stainless steel (not to mention that I wasn’t all that keen on the feel of the rubber). So, I took a piece of Kansas Black Walnut (from eastern Kansas), and made my own target-style right-hand grips, with shallow finger grooves, and a ledge/groove for the thumb. I’ve got larger-than-average hands, and they fit mine perfectly, but using a speed-loader is now not happenin’. Question, tho’ – just what would I say about this to kick it off???
I’m concerned about the candle-thing at 70 – I’m concerned about the blaze. I’ll probably have to get a fire-permit before they ignite all of those candles. It’s going to take a crew to light them, because the first ones will be nubs at the frosting by the time they get even close to the last ones. I hope the frosting’s not flammable. Then, there’s the issue of blowing them out – that many candles – I hope I don’t sustain a “brain fart”. Hmmmm . . . . so much to consider . . . .
Delaware CCW laws – hilarious, aren’t they. The idea of CCW is to keep it quiet, so why would anyone publish that intent in the newspaper??? Skywriting would be better, as not everyone in the state would see it.
Hollywood and Vine – been there. Transparent clothing – seen that. “. . . an interesting night” – my imagination’s going into overdrive. I think I need a cold shower . . . .
– Shocker,
Yes!!! In the Navy, the Master Chief Gunners Mate emphasized “never to point a weapon at anyone/anything that you don’t want to blow up”. Good words to live by.
– Jeffpo,
Thanks for your supportive remark. Yes, I did go to the other end of the “caliber scale”, but when I saw this in the case at the gun store, then held it, I just had to have it.
– 500SNW,
Hmmm . . . looks suspiciously like an X-Framed revolver – a 460V, or a 500 S&W. I wonder if he’d like to share any of the cash . . . probably not. And, with the firepower visible, I don’t think I’ll even ask.
– Chief Wiggums,
Apology not accepted, as you don’t owe anyone an apology. When you’re right – you’re right!!! I agree with you 100%. And, it’s not a “derailment”, rather, it’s a segment of this.
– Fredj338,
I’ll agree with you that there’s always room for improvement. But, at this point/my age – I’m not sure that the highest level of “proficiency” that I’d attain now would be as high as the level I’d be able to attain when I was 30. However, your point is well stated, well put, and certainly not a misprint.
Certainly you’ve heard the old adage that “doctors make the worst patients”??? I’m here to tell you that it’s true (we also have the well-earned reputation for having the worst penmanship), I could be the poster-child for it. I can do things to patients that I’d never have done to myself. I knew a cardiologist who said he’d never undergo a heart catheterization.
– Deadear Dan,
I agree completely!!!
– Ziggy2525,
Now THAT’s funny!!! I’ve had patients tell me just what they had, rather than their symptoms. Once it got so bad that I finally asked where she went to medical school. When she said she never went to med school, I proceeded to tell her where I went. That shut her up. Healthcare – it ain’t all it’s cracked up to be . . .

–Wow!!! Like I used to say when I was a DJ (in another life in under-grad school . . .), “the hits just keep on comin’” – which equates here to – “the great comments just keep on comin’”!!! I don’t know about all of you, but I think this is fantastic!!! Regards to one and all . . .