Quote Originally Posted by Gman View Post
I found that having my S&W 686 in hand and asking "Can I help you?" has about the same effect.

I'm with TFOGGER. I live in a quiet neighborhood and either don't answer the door at all or answer it armed.
If I answer the door at all . . . it's usually with my 100 lb German Shepherd by the collar with one hand. Tends to get the visitors' attention.