you know, some people are really stupid. here's what I would do if an intruder came into my house Step 1: Call 911 Step 2: Barricade the door, ANYBODY CAN DO THIS. just throw a drawer, bed, whatever the -blam!- you can in front of that door, and I garuntee you, that if you're in a life threatening situation, adrenaline will kick in and you could barricade that door in 30 seconds flat. For me, it's as simple as pushing the bed against the door, then a drawer against the bed. Done. If the intruder tries to force their way in, it pushes the bed against the drawer, which tries to push against the other drawer which is resting against the wall. It's physically impossible to get past the barricade. Step 3: Jump out window and run as far away as you can once the intruder tries to get through your door (if this is an option for you) easy as hell, really. Don't bother hiding. If you hide, you take chances, barricading and strategically escaping, it depends on skill. Then again, dudes are very rarely kidnapped. Ever. and girls probably lack the strength required to do such a barricade. Oh well. [Edited on 10.01.2012 12:19 AM PDT]