Do you take any special precautions on Halloween?

[Dwight55]

We moved out here to Boonieville back in Nov of '94. Haven't had a trick or treater since.

Course, . . . I ain't sure I would want to go back that 600 foot gravel driveway to that dark lookin house anyway if I was a kid. Maybe wouldn't want a Snickers bar that bad.

May God bless
Dwight

[master gunner]

Originally Posted by Dwight55

We moved out here to Boonieville back in Nov of '94. Haven't had a trick or treater since.

Course, . . . I ain't sure I would want to go back that 600 foot gravel driveway to that dark lookin house anyway if I was a kid. Maybe wouldn't want a Snickers bar that bad.

May God bless
Dwight

Not to mention that big ugly scarry guy opening the door with the two killer dogs,

Oh wait they still came to my door.

Still hope for ya partner.

[SA1911A1/45]

I locked the gates. No one got in.

[rh88]

Whew! got through another year without any misc. psycho attack. There were a couple of 13-14 year old trick or treaters that I felt like slamming to the ground though. I love the look in their eyes when you tell them to "get lost, I don't hand out candy to people taller than me".

[Zilmo]

Originally Posted by rh88

There were a couple of 13-14 year old trick or treaters that I felt like slamming to the ground though. I love the look in their eyes when you tell them to "get lost, I don't hand out candy to people taller than me".

Ah yes. Ruining the holiday for children is such fun.

[brendon]

I answered the door with the 1911 on my hip (openly - thank you Wisconsin).

I only had one kid comment, probably about 12 years old. He asked what kind of gun it was and I replied "A real one" He then asked if it really was a real gun and a I said "What good would it be if it wasn't?" I could see the wheels spinning in his head as he contemplated that statement and then said "Good point!"

I did not have to shoot any zombies this year.

[1911MasterSmith]

Originally Posted by brendon

I answered the door with the 1911 on my hip (openly - thank you Wisconsin).

I only had one kid comment, probably about 12 years old. He asked what kind of gun it was and I replied "A real one" He then asked if it really was a real gun and a I said "What good would it be if it wasn't?" I could see the wheels spinning in his head as he contemplated that statement and then said "Good point!"

I did not have to shoot any zombies this year.

Well you wont have to worry about any trick or treaters next year. I'm surprised you didn't preform some tactical quick draws for him also.

[master gunner]

Originally Posted by 1911MasterSmith

Well you wont have to worry about any trick or treaters next year. I'm surprised you didn't preform some tactical quick draws for him also.

Well I carried a Glock 22 and wore a vest.

But if one of the kids had seen it and asked if it was real; I would have said heck no it was just a Tupperware replica.

[OJK]

We live in a very friendly neighborhood and have a good time handing out treats - no problem and Charley is a favorite - I really think some kids come to see him as much as for the treats we give out.

[myanof]

My special precaution on Holloween is I take some Tums, because I always eat too much candy that night.

[myanof]

Originally Posted by BrianMajors

It was trick or treating as usual, only with a 1911 on my side, two spare mags and a snubbie .38 in my pocket.

You must have some pretty bad kids in your neighborhood.

[master gunner]

Originally Posted by OJK

We live in a very friendly neighborhood and have a good time handing out treats - no problem and Charley is a favorite - I really think some kids come to see him as much as for the treats we give out.

Trick or treet sir; can I play with your puppy.

[OJK]

Originally Posted by master gunner

Trick or treet sir; can I play with your puppy.

We would welcome that - Charley and I have never met a stranger and we're friends with everybody -

[Alvey]

We love Halloween and generally have dozens of great kids, with parental escort looking-on, trooping to the door. I keep our ancient cats in the house, however, and have a Kobra Carry as part of my costume.

[SISUltra]

There has been an increase of home invasions in Albuquerque. In my neighborhood, which is a nice area, there were two that ended in death for the home owners.

Knowing this I carry my 1911 with two extra magazines, and put the carbine somewhere easily accessible to adults, usually just a mag in with 1 in the chamber on safety.

That way if I cant stop the threat someone can pick up the carbine and stop it.

[Well-Armed Liberal]

The obvious-
Silver bullets.

[southernmason]

We live so far out in the sticks if someone knocks on our door its the inlaws or the bad guys so I just shoot through the door.lol just kidding. We do miss the trick or treaters but we feel safer out here so its a good trade.

[Fred40]

Originally Posted by rh88

Whew! got through another year without any misc. psycho attack. There were a couple of 13-14 year old trick or treaters that I felt like slamming to the ground though. I love the look in their eyes when you tell them to "get lost, I don't hand out candy to people taller than me".

Originally Posted by Zilmo

Ah yes. Ruining the holiday for children is such fun.

+1

We get some pretty old kids around here....some look darn near 16. But hey, you come to my door dressed up on Halloween you get some candy.

[Kendo276]

Halloween is always time for the thugs to try and get one over 'round here. We usually patrol in plain clothes and nab many of them in the act.