to each their own,,,if you feel safer un-armed,, good for you. i'm not gonna debate this "issue" on this forum,,everyone is certainly entitled to their own choice.my first line of defense,for myself and my loved ones, is me. for sure the police will come to "protect" you if you are able to call them,, can you hold out 'til they get there?? it might be best for someone to pick your house to get up to no-good,,for them,, instead of mine.