$!#@* door to door sales

road_rascal · July 17th, 2011, 01:12 PM

How do you deal with door to door salespeople, other than the local kids for school fundraisers (which my wife and I do support)? Today I had a couple of younger people (mid 20's I guess) asking for money for care packages for our troops overseas, which is a noble cause, so I said hold on, I'll grab the checkbook. I immediately Googled the company and it's a for-profit company, but they had a pretty lousy website with no contact info - Freedom United Sales. I also saw a crime alert article from another local city about these people. I went back outside asked them for their county and city solicitors permits. Naturally they didn't have any and asked where to get them. I told them that's not my problem and to get lost as I'm calling the cops. I don't like being a d!ck but jeezus, I've had at least 5 door to door people in the last 4 months ring the doorbell even though I have a fairly big "No Solicitors" sign on the door (if you're a solicitor and there's a sign on the door it's a misdemeanor in Apple Valley if you knock or ring the bell). None of them had the required permits. With all the scams going on, who the heck does door sales anymore? I must be getting crabbier as I get older....

Boom King · July 17th, 2011, 01:15 PM

I just pretend I don't speak English.

kkim · July 17th, 2011, 01:41 PM

Anything that doesn't seem immediately legit, I get rid of them by being very curt. I assume at that point they are there to case their next potential robbery/theft.

alex.s · July 17th, 2011, 02:10 PM

here's how it goes for me:
*open door*
"hello sir i..."
*close door*

of course that's only if a can't identify them as a bible salesman or girlscout through the peep hole... in those cases the door doesn't open in the first place.

Bosgarage57 · July 17th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Out here in BFE, we dont have door to door sales mens. I did have a fellow walk up to our house (about .5 miles off the road) one day, he got "Hi how ar................." before he noticed the shotgun I had in my hand. He apologized for interputing and left. I assume if a stranger is coming to my door, its to either hurt my family, me, or steal. I dont risk it

You people in rural areas I feel sorry for.

TXJ · July 17th, 2011, 04:05 PM

This is how I deal with door to door sales people: Unless I'm expecting someone, I don't even answer the door.

ducducgooseit · July 17th, 2011, 04:50 PM

I tell them I lease. This confuses them and they leave.

Apex · July 17th, 2011, 05:07 PM

I have had a few people bug me at my door. I am a stone throw away from putting a "no soliciting" sign at my front door. I never answer my door with out my .45 pistol. I always try to play it safe these days.

nickadolph · July 17th, 2011, 05:09 PM

I never open the door.

wtfh4xx · July 17th, 2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosgarage57

I assume if a stranger is coming to my door, its to either hurt my family, me, or steal. I dont risk it

You people in rural areas I feel sorry for.

This.

Honko · July 17th, 2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TXJ

This is how I deal with door to door sales people: Unless I'm expecting someone, I don't even answer the door.

+1

Linuss · July 17th, 2011, 05:42 PM

If it's someone I know and care to actually speak to, they have my phone number. I don't answer my door. Someone can literally see me through the window, and I'll just walk away, trying to quiet my dogs barking at the same time.

If someone calls my phone and it's an unrecognized number (opr a work number), I don't answer it. If it's important enough to talk to me about, it's important enough to leave a voicemail.

wtfh4xx · July 17th, 2011, 05:53 PM

Quality logic here ^

road_rascal · July 17th, 2011, 07:41 PM

Ya, I need to quit answering the door. Even with the "No Solicitors" sign people still hit the doorbell, which absolutely drives my dog insane. I was just doubly ticked of because I had my fat arse snuggled in the couch with a cold brew watching the ballgame.

SES2009 · July 17th, 2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by road_rascal

How do you deal with door to door salespeople

With my boomstick... That's how

wtfh4xx · July 17th, 2011, 08:34 PM

Win ^

SSR · July 17th, 2011, 08:36 PM

Wow...

I'm more than happy to open the door for someone. I won't buy what they're selling, but I've had many a good chat with people.

Same goes with phone. I don't have call display, so I pick up for everybody. This one time a marketer calls me trying to sell me his companies phone. After a nice hour of conversation of the politics and business of moving jobs over to India versus here in North America, he finally ended the call by saying he had to go to the next person, but thanks so much for the delightful call!

If you come to my place, I'm gonna start a conversation with you! Then again, I also live in Canada where I apologize if you step on my toes.

road_rascal · July 17th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SES2009

With my boomstick... That's how

If I answered the door with the Ruger Mini-14 I'd probably have the cops show up in no time. Don't want that hassle

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miss_syn · July 18th, 2011, 06:39 AM

I wish I got more kids selling the local chocolatier's stuff for fund raising. I miss selling that stuff and buying some for myself.

LoneRonin · July 18th, 2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SSR

Wow...

I'm more than happy to open the door for someone. I won't buy what they're selling, but I've had many a good chat with people.

Same goes with phone. I don't have call display, so I pick up for everybody. This one time a marketer calls me trying to sell me his companies phone. After a nice hour of conversation of the politics and business of moving jobs over to India versus here in North America, he finally ended the call by saying he had to go to the next person, but thanks so much for the delightful call!

If you come to my place, I'm gonna start a conversation with you! Then again, I also live in Canada where I apologize if you step on my toes.

thats pretty much it...that why people love Canadians worldwide but US folks sometimes get a bad rep. Nothing personal against you guys though...

Jerkson · July 18th, 2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SSR

Wow...

I'm more than happy to open the door for someone. I won't buy what they're selling, but I've had many a good chat with people.

Same goes with phone. I don't have call display, so I pick up for everybody. This one time a marketer calls me trying to sell me his companies phone. After a nice hour of conversation of the politics and business of moving jobs over to India versus here in North America, he finally ended the call by saying he had to go to the next person, but thanks so much for the delightful call!

If you come to my place, I'm gonna start a conversation with you! Then again, I also live in Canada where I apologize if you step on my toes.

\

When I read the OP I thought exactly this.... I answer my door for anybody. Im not worried about home invasion, murderers, thieves etc. Then again, if I'm not in a mood to talk or be polite I simply dont answer the door.

Linuss · July 18th, 2011, 09:37 AM

I'm not "scared" to open the door, as even though I'm tall / lanky, I HAVE been trained to kill by the Marine Corps, AND kill / save in my job...

I just hate people. They're stupid and annoying.

Jerkson · July 18th, 2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuss

I'm not "scared" to open the door, as even though I'm tall / lanky, I HAVE been trained to kill by the Marine Corps, AND kill / save in my job...

I just hate people. They're stupid and annoying.

I don't think anybody insinuated you were "scared". My comment was with regards to the assumptions that people sre there to hur you/your family or casing out you house...or the comment about answering the door with a 45 (although I assumed this comment was a joke)

Jinx250 · July 18th, 2011, 09:57 AM

Open the door, say "Not interested" and then slam it shut.

If I'm workjing in my garage I just yell "Go away!" and don't even look up.

Too40gawlf · July 18th, 2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerkson

I don't think anybody insinuated you were "scared". My comment was with regards to the assumptions that people sre there to hur you/your family or casing out you house...or the comment about answering the door with a 45 (although I assumed this comment was a joke)

I'll take the liberty of speaking for him. No, no joke. I think its actually quite funny that you thought it was a joke. I dont answer the door with a firearm as a habit. But certain times, when something just doesnt feel right, I will open the door with a Glock 19 in my hand, tucked behind my back/thigh. You know, just to ensure all parties mind their manners and p's and q's.

Jerkson · July 18th, 2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Too40gawlf

I'll take the liberty of speaking for him. No, no joke. I think its actually quite funny that you thought it was a joke. I dont answer the door with a firearm as a habit. But certain times, when something just doesnt feel right, I will open the door with a Glock 19 in my hand, tucked behind my back/thigh. You know, just to ensure all parties mind their manners and p's and q's.

You live in the US and I live in Canada. We don't have guns. Actually, I dont even know a single person who has a gun other than maybe a hunting rifle.

Too40gawlf · July 18th, 2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerkson

You live in the US and I live in Canada. We don't have guns. Actually, I dont even know a single person who has a gun other than maybe a hunting rifle.

You may not have guns in Canada (which is incorrect, many Canadians do own guns) but your certainly have home invasions.

http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/b...cs-canada.aspx

Jerkson · July 18th, 2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Too40gawlf

You may not have guns in Canada (which is incorrect, many Canadians do own guns) but your certainly have home invasions.

http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/b...cs-canada.aspx

My statment of "We dont have guns" was a facetious one. We do (obviously) but between me, my friends, and my group of coworkers we didnt know a single person with a handgun.

I never even suggested that we dont have home invasions. Unfortunately, the term "home invasion" is not one you can dig up reliable statistic on a smost home invasion's end up being robbery, b&e, rape, assault etc charges.

From wikipedia:

Quote:

Few statistics are available on home invasion as a crime, because it is not technically a specific crime in most states. Statistics about home invasion found on the Internet are often false and/or misleading.[7] Persons arrested for what the police or media may refer to as "home invasion" are typically charged with such other crimes as robbery, kidnapping, homicide, rape, or assault charges.

Ninja Assassin · July 18th, 2011, 12:16 PM

wow, i live in the US and in a very clue collar type town. I don't answer my friggin' door with a gun in hand. I enjoy shootings guns and have a few but good god. Are your neighborhhods that bad that you greet a door to door salesman with a 357?

dubojr1 · July 18th, 2011, 12:18 PM

If they are of the opposite sex (or same sex for those interested) invite them in for sex. 99.7% of the time they will leave.

Too40gawlf · July 18th, 2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Assassin

wow, i live in the US and in a very clue collar type town. I don't answer my friggin' door with a gun in hand. I enjoy shootings guns and have a few but good god. Are your neighborhhods that bad that you greet a door to door salesman with a 357?

The funny thing is that the criminal element looking to case a potential target isnt usually casing the bad neighborhoods, they're casing the middle/upper class neighborhoods. Criminals in general may not be overly intelligent, but they function on a predatory mindset, and a predator will always gravitate towards the weak/incapable. Many nice neighborhoods are filled with sheep just waiting to be sheared completely clueless of their surroundings and totally incapable/unwilling to defend themselves.

Does the possession of a firearm guarantee a homeowner's safety? Obviously not. But the lack of a firearm DOES gaurantee that your safety and well being will be totally up to the whim of the bad guy.

Too40gawlf · July 18th, 2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

If they are of the opposite sex (or same sex for those interested) invite them in for sex. 99.7% of the time they will leave.

Generally a win/win proposition - either they go away or you get unexpected free sex. However, the one time that the 58 y.o. 280 lb lady shows up to your doorstep and says "yes" is the time that will ruin all the other good outcomes you may have experienced up to that point.

dubojr1 · July 18th, 2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Too40gawlf

Generally a win/win proposition - either they go away or you get unexpected free sex. However, the one time that the 58 y.o. 280 lb lady shows up to your doorstep and says "yes" is the time that will ruin all the other good outcomes you may have experienced up to that point.

Yeah... occasionally you have to modify your strategy on the fly.

CynicalC · July 18th, 2011, 01:30 PM

Tell them "get lost and don't come back." then shut the door. No reason to be nice when they're invading your privacy, especially disregarding the sign. If it's a misdemeanor in your county, call the cops.

whiteboy · July 18th, 2011, 02:32 PM

I have a barking vicious looking German shepherd who comes the door with me and my 40 smith and wesson. Y some may ask? Because bad things happen when u are not expecting it and I do what I can in my power to prevent it or deter it. Bad guys are smart now days and look and prey on the weak and clueless. I'd much rather be rude and prepared than sry or dead any day. Normally just the GSD will work but the gun makes me feel safe. He'll il probly never use it in defense. I hope atleast.

SSR · July 18th, 2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerkson

My statment of "We dont have guns" was a facetious one. We do (obviously) but between me, my friends, and my group of coworkers we didnt know a single person with a handgun.

Too true. I've lived in Nova Scotia, Ottawa and Calgary, never knew a single gun owner.

ricochet08 · July 18th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I have had a few people bug me at my door. I am a stone throw away from putting a "no soliciting" sign at my front door. I never answer my door with out my .45 pistol. I always try to play it safe these days.

.357 mag for me

i don't go to the mailbox w/out it

randy328 · July 18th, 2011, 09:30 PM

I have my 130 pound German Shepherd carry my pistol. Best of both worlds.

Kidding aside, I live out in the country, and I do have a big German Shepherd. I'm also in law enforcement, so there are guns all over the house. Most salesmen won't even come up on the porch when the pooch starts barking at them.

LoneRonin · July 18th, 2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SSR

Too true. I've lived in Nova Scotia, Ottawa and Calgary, never knew a single gun owner.

we just don't hear about it as often with them being so restricted...theres plenty guns floating around in the wrong hands.

I disagree with Canadian gun laws because they make it much harder for those who are legally interested in owning guns while not going after the real criminals. The ones who acquire them illegally keep doing what they're doing while legitimate owners put up with the brunt of BS gun legislation. Getting a handgun here legally is more of a hassle than its worth, but if I really wanted I could get one a lot easier off the street...

DarC · July 19th, 2011, 12:23 AM

I actually had a number of younger folks running around from various "security system" places knocking on doors. One day I answered the door to a young man and woman. The started with "Hi, we noticed that you don't have a sign in your yard stating that you have a security system. Do you?" Obiviously the hackles on my neck stood up and I responded "that's none of your damn business". The quickly came back with "we just want to ensure that you are protected". I kind of wanted to ensure they knew that no sheep live in the vicinity so I quipped "I am well protected. You are the one's that should be worried about protection. Are you aware of the state's castle law?" They obviously did not but quickly moved from my premesis. I have seen a few other pairs strutting the streets around here and they haven't come back since

At least they didn't appear to be deadbeats and at the least had uniforms on but I don't take any chances. Thus is the reason my 1911 answers the door with me, every time. Am I the paranoid freak out in middle class suburbia? Nope. I live in El Paso.

July 17th, 2011, 01:12 PM	#1
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	*$!#@ door to door sales** How do you deal with door to door salespeople, other than the local kids for school fundraisers (which my wife and I do support)? Today I had a couple of younger people (mid 20's I guess) asking for money for care packages for our troops overseas, which is a noble cause, so I said hold on, I'll grab the checkbook. I immediately Googled the company and it's a for-profit company, but they had a pretty lousy website with no contact info - Freedom United Sales. I also saw a crime alert article from another local city about these people. I went back outside asked them for their county and city solicitors permits. Naturally they didn't have any and asked where to get them. I told them that's not my problem and to get lost as I'm calling the cops. I don't like being a d!ck but jeezus, I've had at least 5 door to door people in the last 4 months ring the doorbell even though I have a fairly big "No Solicitors" sign on the door (if you're a solicitor and there's a sign on the door it's a misdemeanor in Apple Valley if you knock or ring the bell). None of them had the required permits. With all the scams going on, who the heck does door sales anymore? I must be getting crabbier as I get older....

July 17th, 2011, 02:10 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	here's how it goes for me: open door "hello sir i..." close door of course that's only if a can't identify them as a bible salesman or girlscout through the peep hole... in those cases the door doesn't open in the first place. __________________________________________________

July 17th, 2011, 05:07 PM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I have had a few people bug me at my door. I am a stone throw away from putting a "no soliciting" sign at my front door. I never answer my door with out my .45 pistol. I always try to play it safe these days. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 17th, 2011, 05:53 PM	#13
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Quality logic here ^ __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

July 17th, 2011, 08:34 PM	#16
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Win ^ __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

July 17th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#2
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I just pretend I don't speak English.

July 17th, 2011, 01:41 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Anything that doesn't seem immediately legit, I get rid of them by being very curt. I assume at that point they are there to case their next potential robbery/theft.

July 17th, 2011, 02:51 PM	#5
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Out here in BFE, we dont have door to door sales mens. I did have a fellow walk up to our house (about .5 miles off the road) one day, he got "Hi how ar................." before he noticed the shotgun I had in my hand. He apologized for interputing and left. I assume if a stranger is coming to my door, its to either hurt my family, me, or steal. I dont risk it You people in rural areas I feel sorry for.

July 17th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#6
TXJ Cranky Old Fart Name: TXJ Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 DRZ400SM Posts: 189	This is how I deal with door to door sales people: Unless I'm expecting someone, I don't even answer the door.

July 17th, 2011, 04:50 PM	#7
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	I tell them I lease. This confuses them and they leave.

July 17th, 2011, 05:09 PM	#9
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	I never open the door.

July 17th, 2011, 05:42 PM	#12
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	If it's someone I know and care to actually speak to, they have my phone number. I don't answer my door. Someone can literally see me through the window, and I'll just walk away, trying to quiet my dogs barking at the same time. If someone calls my phone and it's an unrecognized number (opr a work number), I don't answer it. If it's important enough to talk to me about, it's important enough to leave a voicemail.

July 17th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#14
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	Ya, I need to quit answering the door. Even with the "No Solicitors" sign people still hit the doorbell, which absolutely drives my dog insane. I was just doubly ticked of because I had my fat arse snuggled in the couch with a cold brew watching the ballgame.

July 17th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#17
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	Wow... I'm more than happy to open the door for someone. I won't buy what they're selling, but I've had many a good chat with people. Same goes with phone. I don't have call display, so I pick up for everybody. This one time a marketer calls me trying to sell me his companies phone. After a nice hour of conversation of the politics and business of moving jobs over to India versus here in North America, he finally ended the call by saying he had to go to the next person, but thanks so much for the delightful call! If you come to my place, I'm gonna start a conversation with you! Then again, I also live in Canada where I apologize if you step on my toes. __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

July 18th, 2011, 06:39 AM	#19
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	I wish I got more kids selling the local chocolatier's stuff for fund raising. I miss selling that stuff and buying some for myself.

July 18th, 2011, 09:37 AM	#22
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	I'm not "scared" to open the door, as even though I'm tall / lanky, I HAVE been trained to kill by the Marine Corps, AND kill / save in my job... I just hate people. They're stupid and annoying.

July 18th, 2011, 09:57 AM	#24
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	Open the door, say "Not interested" and then slam it shut. If I'm workjing in my garage I just yell "Go away!" and don't even look up.

July 18th, 2011, 12:16 PM	#29
Ninja Assassin ninjette.org member Name: Jeremy Location: The ATL Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 two-fiddy (red) Posts: 81	wow, i live in the US and in a very clue collar type town. I don't answer my friggin' door with a gun in hand. I enjoy shootings guns and have a few but good god. Are your neighborhhods that bad that you greet a door to door salesman with a 357?

July 18th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#30
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	If they are of the opposite sex (or same sex for those interested) invite them in for sex. 99.7% of the time they will leave. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

July 18th, 2011, 01:30 PM	#34
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Tell them "get lost and don't come back." then shut the door. No reason to be nice when they're invading your privacy, especially disregarding the sign. If it's a misdemeanor in your county, call the cops.

July 18th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#35
whiteboy ninjette.org member Name: justin Location: Odessa Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250r Posts: 223	I have a barking vicious looking German shepherd who comes the door with me and my 40 smith and wesson. Y some may ask? Because bad things happen when u are not expecting it and I do what I can in my power to prevent it or deter it. Bad guys are smart now days and look and prey on the weak and clueless. I'd much rather be rude and prepared than sry or dead any day. Normally just the GSD will work but the gun makes me feel safe. He'll il probly never use it in defense. I hope atleast. __________________________________________________ If you’re going to lead, then lead. If you’re going to follow, get the hell out of my way! Last futzed with by whiteboy; July 18th, 2011 at 02:33 PM. Reason: Dam iPhone auto correct

July 18th, 2011, 09:30 PM	#38
randy328 CMRA Mini Endurance #6 Name: Randy Location: Paradise, Tx Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): CBR954, CBR600RR, EX250 Posts: 108	I have my 130 pound German Shepherd carry my pistol. Best of both worlds. Kidding aside, I live out in the country, and I do have a big German Shepherd. I'm also in law enforcement, so there are guns all over the house. Most salesmen won't even come up on the porch when the pooch starts barking at them.

July 19th, 2011, 12:23 AM	#40
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	I actually had a number of younger folks running around from various "security system" places knocking on doors. One day I answered the door to a young man and woman. The started with "Hi, we noticed that you don't have a sign in your yard stating that you have a security system. Do you?" Obiviously the hackles on my neck stood up and I responded "that's none of your damn business". The quickly came back with "we just want to ensure that you are protected". I kind of wanted to ensure they knew that no sheep live in the vicinity so I quipped "I am well protected. You are the one's that should be worried about protection. Are you aware of the state's castle law?" They obviously did not but quickly moved from my premesis. I have seen a few other pairs strutting the streets around here and they haven't come back since At least they didn't appear to be deadbeats and at the least had uniforms on but I don't take any chances. Thus is the reason my 1911 answers the door with me, every time. Am I the paranoid freak out in middle class suburbia? Nope. I live in El Paso. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

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