It's a bit embarrassing but in the UK that's a serious stance. A sword is one of the only weapons of significance you can own.

When I entertain Americans I show them my sword and crossbow collection.

Sometimes I take them into the cellar and show them the more creative things such as boxes of drain unblocker (face remover) and super soakers for if crowd control is required.

For intruders we just go to the shed or closet. Burglars are very careful to virtually never invade an occupied home. Guns are the least of your worries. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have your face chewed off by an electric whisker or to be mauled by a drill bit? Guns don't work well around corners and around every corner you never know what might be waiting for you. The one benefit is that home invasion of an occupied house by a stranger that is unsure if you're in or out is virtually non-existent.

It's a bit embarrassing but in the UK that's a serious stance. A sword is one of the only weapons of significance you can own.

When I entertain Americans I show them my sword and crossbow collection.

Sometimes I take them into the cellar and show them the more creative things such as boxes of drain unblocker (face remover) and super soakers for if crowd control is required.

For intruders we just go to the shed or closet. Burglars are very careful to virtually never invade an occupied home. Guns are the least of your worries. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have your face chewed off by an electric whisker? Guns don't work well around corners and around every corner you never know what might be waiting for you. The one benefit is that home invasion of an occupied house by a stranger that is unsure if you're in or out is virtually non-existent.