If you keep a fire arm near your bed at night... if you carry one in your car (purely for transport reasons.. uh yeah... that's it) or even carry one on you and you are not ready able and willing to shoot to kill, then sell the weapon or better yet, just put it in the safe until you're ready to head to the range.

The fact of the matter is that fire arms have one single purpose, the killing of a living being.. and if you believe that it isn't then please for the sake of all around you, step away from the firearm. I will even, rather militantly, challenge anyone to dispute that rather fundimental fact of small arms.

This is a great thread, it has hopefully caused several of us to give serious thought to the defense of our homes and property. There are conflicting stories and points of view on the law, but as I have said twice before, check it out for yourself... take a few minutes and see if you can stop by the local cop shop and grab a few minutes of an officers time. Call your DA's office and discuss it with them.. but don't just take what you see on the internet as complete.

Think about how you can and will defend your home. Have the discussion with your family and or roomates. Ensure you have a plan for dealing with home intrusion. Don't leave something like this to chance, you've already started down that road by purchasing and maintaining a firearm within your home, don't be negligent and stop there.