It’s not just a deterrent. It also serves as a warning. If I am in the house, I want to know someone is breaking in. I have a lot of mixed feelings about gun laws, but I am definitely an advocate for anyone being able to have a gun in their home to protect themselves - even though I don’t own one.

I would also like to know if someone broke in my home if I am not there.

Yes, I am well aware of the statistics about gun ownership in the home, suicides, accidental shootings, etc.