[Herb]

TacFoley, please don't get the impression that burglary here in the US is rare, it isn't in nearly all large cities. The theives know that the chance of getting shot is fairly good though unless you live in the Kommisariat of Kalifornia where the shooter goes to jail and the crook sues you and usually wins on the 'use of excessive force' defense. I am fortunate to live in south-central Utah where crooks expect to be shot if caught and are disappointed if not. There is law here in the county that if your dog harrases cattle the cattle owner can, and usually does, shoot them. Whole different life here than in CA where I lived for 27 years up until my retirement.