One of the reasons that it is so important to have a personal-defense plan is that in a violent encounter we may have to deal with several emotional levels.
It is a supremely bad idea to break the fourth rule of firearm safety, “Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.” This is why incorporating lights in your home-defense setup is paramount.
A personal defense plan is a multi-layered thing and guns are only a small part of the big picture. Having a dog at home is another aspect to consider, and Sheriff Jim covers the benefits here.
It is a supremely bad idea to break the fourth rule of firearm safety, “Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.” This is why incorporating lights in your home-defense setup is paramount.