I am astonished that none of the police officers who participated in the home invasions, yes I said home invasions, weren't shot by the homeowners. I have a lady friend who is 70+ years old, weighs all of 90 pounds soaking wet, lives alone, and has a .38 special revolver. She has repeatedly told me that if she sees anyone... anyone! she doesn't immediately recognise enter her home she will shoot first, and shoot often, then ask questions. Woe be to any home invader who choses to invade her home! She might, or might not, notice a police uniform before firing but all bets are off if that cop isn't wearing a regulation and easily recognisable uniform and enters her home unannounced. I make darn sure I phone her first to let her know I'm coming to visit and I knock at her door real loud while standing in clear view for her to see who I am! I am not afraid that she will shoot me, I just respect her right to defend herself and the plain fact that her home is her castle.
As for me......... were I to suddenly discover someone inside my home I would take cover, draw my weapon, then ask who the &^*%$ they are..... and they had best give a good answer quickly! You see, I also believe that my home is my castle and I don't like invaders.