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I think there are some very brazen gang banger types that will break in whether there is someone home or not. I think they break in assuming that 3 or 4 big dudes can come in and beat the crap out of many, most folks that are sitting watching TV. But I've read several stories of these home invasion types hauling ass when the home owner starts shooting. As stated, they may be ok with certain types of confrontation (physical where they have strength and numbers on their side), but I don't think most of them are the thugs with a death wish that will run straight at the end of a gun. If they broke into my house, they are more likely to meet my pup before I get to them.