in EVERYTHING we do - RIGHT! The men could not hit one bullseye from 12 shots at the range. One man failed the class, hooray. I also was broken into twice but lucky enough to be at work back in 1982. Right after my husband's obituary was posted in the newspapers. BEWARE do not list hubby's obituary they will aim for you. Many valuable items were taken including a WW1 bayonnet rifle, all of my son's musicial equipment and lots of it. Ladies if you live alone, do not go to bed at night with your car keys in your purse, leave them by your bed, if you hear something just hit the panic button that should scare them away for awhile. I learned this tip many years ago, but now I have a new hubby with a severe hearing problem, so he would be no good, that is why I chose a weapon. I'm now making a leather vest with a pocket inside to hide my weapon.

Good advice to us all. My husband often goes on tempoary duties and deployments, so it is advice I will keep in my heart.

I know newly weds don't post honeymoon plans until they are back at home, and security should he hired during wedding ceremonies. I suppose entire neighborhood would be vulnerable when children are graduating, but to target the addresses in the obituaries is really low blow. My carpets have needed to be cleaned for a long time, but I don't trust leaving workman unattended in my home. We all know that your belonging are at risk while in hospitals and nursing homes and people selling you home security systems are merely casing your home for an easy home burglary. When traveling, air line baggage worker going through checked bags and hotel maids and maintenance taking items in a matter of seconds while one is out of the room. I could go on and on. What is this world coming to?

Thank you for your advices, I do not live alone, but it is just my husband and I my next neighbor is far from us.