Yvonne, I hope you understand that if you should find an intruder in your house---they are there to do nothing but harm and turmoil....so if you should choose to get a firearm, get one that is readily comfortable in your hands...one that has a kick back that you can handle and not cause you to drop the firearm during firing....
A dog would be a fantastic companion. A dog can be a thinking weapon vs a firearm is based on all that you see and hear....you may even think about acquiring a trained guard dog---protection and companion all in one (you really will want to deal with a reputable source for this because personality and stability of the dog is of the utmost importance--and other than outright killing of this type of dog an intruder would not have the same success in tricking nor poisoning of this type of dog as this should be part of its training)..
A firearm is a necessary tool in a home where there may ever be a chance of an intruder D) I believe that would be every home....my 12 year old son is also comfortable and willing and has been directed and been made familiar with our firearms by myself..also that if ever he found himself in a position to defend himself in our home against an intruder----he is to fire fire fire with the intent to make the intruder go from live to dead, as the intruder is not there to do any good....
I hope you will get enough input here to assist you in making the choice that will work for you dear.
A dog would be a fantastic companion. A dog can be a thinking weapon vs a firearm is based on all that you see and hear....you may even think about acquiring a trained guard dog---protection and companion all in one (you really will want to deal with a reputable source for this because personality and stability of the dog is of the utmost importance--and other than outright killing of this type of dog an intruder would not have the same success in tricking nor poisoning of this type of dog as this should be part of its training)..
A firearm is a necessary tool in a home where there may ever be a chance of an intruder D) I believe that would be every home....my 12 year old son is also comfortable and willing and has been directed and been made familiar with our firearms by myself..also that if ever he found himself in a position to defend himself in our home against an intruder----he is to fire fire fire with the intent to make the intruder go from live to dead, as the intruder is not there to do any good....
I hope you will get enough input here to assist you in making the choice that will work for you dear.