While this story may be amusing to some I sympathize with you. I have a lot of experience with sketchy people and conducted evictions and asset seizure for a while. All I can say is that with a family and household you aren't going to pick up and move. It is incumbent upoun yourself to make your home secure and to protect the ones you love. I have had situations where there were guns stolen (from properties that were not mine) and I engaged everyone I had contact with appropriately. By that I mean I carried a gun on my person at all times. It seems extreme, but you reference other family members and express some concern about retribution. You might consider applying for a concealed weapons permit. Even in restrictive states it is straightforward for individuals to obtain said permit with justification. Only you can say whether that is an over the top response. But I am licensed and carry a firearm regularly. My family is my priority and I have made every effort to make sure that they are safe. Camera systems are fine when you are not at home for prevention and evidence. An alarm lets you know if someone has entered in your absence and may be present when you enter. They also warn you when you are not alert. These times of stress will pass, but if you are uncertain regarding your safety it is your responsibility to be prepared. The police are good about responding to calls, but in the end they take time and our country was founded on the concept of self reliance. I have had issues with drug addicts and thieves and I will never underestimate their ability to do things that are incredibly stupid. The taking of weapons and not valuables would not make me more complacent. If you feel at all threatened get a concealed weapons permit and secure your premises. Don't make the evening news as a victim. Over reacting is bad, but being unprepared is just foolish. I had hassles with cartel members, so it was no joke. Makes screen printing seem uncomplicated!
