Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 26/07/2012 5:08 PM, Pete C. wrote:
>
> >> I believe your story.
> >
> > Probably true. I know a number of other defense without having to fire a
> > shot stories that are indeed true. That's part of the problem, those
> > cases rarely get documented.
> >
>
> Heard a noise outside.... grabbed my shotgun went outside and racked a
> shell into the chamber.... defended myself with my gun. Never mind that
> it was a raccoon in the garbage.

Heard shattering glass from the other end of the house at about 2 am...
Grabbed 9mm and flashlight... Found the glass globe from the garage
ceiling fixture had apparently vibrated loose and dropped, shattering on
the concrete floor. Went back to bed.