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We showed the video to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer, Chris Kopp.  Kopp is a crime prevention specialist.
"Don't rely on the little chain you have on your door to be the only thing between your safety and somebody trying to kick in your door," Kopp said.

He says the homeowner's advice is good and encourages others to call the police, when they are in similar situations. Police say you always want to make it appear like someone is home. So what this woman did was right, turn on the porch light, address the person and don't open the door.  Kopp says if you are speaking to someone through the door you can even say I'm going to call 911.

On the home security note, here is a cool product that simulates a TV being on by flashing various colors at random times which give a room that tv glow.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BTKGHDE/?tag=2ahawaii-20

On the home security note, here is a cool product that simulates a TV being on by flashing various colors at random times which give a room that tv glow.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BTKGHDE/?tag=2ahawaii-20

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I have a similar device that does the same thing.
And I turn the radio on.
And have a 2.5 watt led lamp on a timer that turns on around 6 or 7pm.

How about just grab your 870, don't ANSWER the door,  and let them break in ?

Bit messy, but three more pieces of scum off the streets. 

Wearing a mask so they can't be identified doesn't mean their going to let you live.