I understand crooks aren't always criminal masterminds, but I've never understood the logic in intruders breaking in to homes in the middle of the night when they know residents are likely home.  There are plenty of homes left unattended throughout the day when folk are at work.  It just never makes sense to me that they would risk being shot and/or taking human life themselves in the name of robbery.  Maybe I'm trying to apply reason where none exists.  Regardless, I live in this neighborhood and it's truly worrying that even when you have the protection of firearms, you can still be outnumbered and outgunned in what should be your safe haven from the crazies of this world.