[familyop]

"One of my fears also, that after defending my home, I might have to respond to police coming in like gangbusters. I continually remind myself during mental drills to put the gun down somewhere so it is not in my hand if the police show up."

Police are taught to reload and holster their weapon after using it. How do you know that another criminal won't attack from hiding, after you stop the first one?

Police can search the room that you're in, too, if they have grounds for an arrest. They might take the liberty of searching the whole house and confiscate all weapons. Then, criminal relatives or friends of the attacker might have an unsecured environment to invade, unless you quickly purchase another weapon after bailing.

[wbarmy]

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by six.

Yes, I do think about if there are other criminals in the house. I would not stand down until I was sure I was secure in my house. However, hearing police sirens coming to the house, I would be very worried about friendly fire.

Yes, I do think about the police finding the weapon and then searching the house. But there is little or nothing I can do about those situations.

And why do you think I keep all my eggs in one basket?