Hmmm .... here's a scenario : So I take the above advice, haul my ass to the gym 3-5 times a week in my spare time and get a bit more buff, well ... so I get buff

Then, layin in my bed one night I'm awakened by some noise and get up to check it out only to find John Q Criminal in my livin room merrily unpluggin all my toys so he can make off with 'em.

Unfortunately for me, Mr. John Q who doesn't have a job spends ALL his extra time at the gym (while I'm at work makin $$ so I can legally acquire the toys I so love to covet!) so he's even more bulked up than I am.

I jump him anyway in an effort to secure my stuff but get nothin to add to my current misery but a royal asswhippin, after which he just goes about his business of rippin off my goodies.

Then, when I wake up to find all my shit gone, I also find I now need to find a ride to the hospital because after he knocked me out he found my car keys, loaded up all my shit in my car and drove off in what was MY ride !!!!!

Fuckit, I'll save the time and keep the pistola at the ready. Anyone tryin to take my shit will surely get a few well placed rounds for their efforts and to keep down any later legal issues I'm gonna make damned sure they're DEAD ! No breath, no pulse, and they sure ain't ever passin GO again.

I'm not really a violent or dangerous person ..... unless you're tryin to steal from me or harm someone I care about, in which case you'll definitely find me more than a worthy adversary