Reply to: What's in Your Cupboard?

[Old Greg]

I won't stop for unmarked Police cars. I simply drive to the nearest Police station. It's happened twice when I've been in the Porsche and the Police although irate do understand when you inform them.

Do you press your oil slick button?

[Churchill]

I wonder what would happen if someone used their weapon to injure a policeman who was raiding their house, honestly believing it was a robber. The police have a defence that they honestly believed a man was armed when shooting (the de Menezes case and Stanley, the man with the table leg). So presumably it would work to other way? Or maybe not, now I think about it.

I won't stop for unmarked Police cars. I simply drive to the nearest Police station. It's happened twice when I've been in the Porsche and the Police although irate do understand when you inform them.

[Old Greg]

I wonder what would happen if someone used their weapon to injure a policeman who was raiding their house, honestly believing it was a robber. The police have a defence that they honestly believed a man was armed when shooting (the de Menezes case and Stanley, the man with the table leg). So presumably it would work to other way? Or maybe not, now I think about it.

[n5gooner]

still nothing I can disclose...

[Board Game Geek]

Although I have a small collection of weaponry (Egyptian ceremonial dagger, ceremonial Athamé, Rapier & small ceremonial short sword), I wouldn't dream of using them for fear of getting banged up for 15 years. I *might* brandish one to scare them away.

To be honest, the best defense is not to have anything worth nicking in the first place.

If you park an expensive car on the drive, have expensive things in your house, they are only going to get nicked eventually.

[Warrior Princess]

Following items easily and quickly obtainable in the case of a confrontation:

Claw hammer
Ice axe
Ice hockey stick
Stanley knife
Scalpel
Heavy maglite
Aerosol + lighter

Don't keep them by the bedside as I'd kill myself if I sleepwalk.

My dad has an original 17th Century Katana and a wakizashi sword hanging on the wall outside his bedroom, along with a sabre, a rapier and an asagai.

We'd both use them. All of them.

Bloody hell RH – that’s some collection you have there mate!

[Alf W]

The police guidance on this is lame. Friend of mine had someone break in whilst he was upstairs and they nicked their keys and stole both cars. The police advice was just to let them take the cars and not have a go.

Personally I think people should be encouraged to have 'deterrents' in the house to make these little sh1t-bags think twice about what could happen to them if caught.

I have a hickory sledge-hammer handle hidden in my wardrobe and I wouldn't think twice about battering any burglar I found in our house. Yes, a burglar could use it on me but I'd get first swing in and I think that puts the odds hugely in my favour.

A friend in Alabama was advised by the sheriff to shoot any intruders on her land but make sure some part of the burglar was in the house before calling the police. That's possibly a bit extreme.

[dotnetter]

Of course you will. Have you by chance had any combat training?

Nah I just put them on normally like everyone else

[Churchill]

I got a big fuk off knife next to my bed, anyone comes in I'll make them a nice sandwhich!

Of course you will. Have you by chance had any combat training?

[Charles Foster Kane]

three mince pies. a glass of sherry and a stocking.

Hmmm, don't much fancy the sandwiches at your house.

[Diver]

three mince pies. a glass of sherry and a stocking.

[Burdock]

You should really make sure you have a decent selection of breads also, ciabatta, bloomer, bap etc. You can't expect a burglar to eat just anything because you are unadventurous with your bread purchases.

You could always pop out to the nearest 24/7? Would allow the burglar to work in peace too.

[Charles Foster Kane]

I recommend at least one suitable for a diabetic diet and one low cholesterol (but you may be able to combine the two if necessary).

You should really make sure you have a decent selection of breads also, ciabatta, bloomer, bap etc. You can't expect a burglar to eat just anything because you are unadventurous with your bread purchases.

[Old Greg]

i'm glad I read this thread - I had no idea about my responsibilities.

i had better stop off at Morrisons on the way home and stock up on bread in case of nocturnal visitors.

how many different fillings should I offer?

I recommend at least one suitable for a diabetic diet and one low cholesterol (but you may be able to combine the two if necessary).

[Number9]

Gas mask and pepper spray with a nice baseball bat, just to control them if they start jumping around ! Now who would be more scared, the burglar or the householder. Gasmasks always scare me !