Originally Posted by DWB

Another simple one.

The guy who is going to break into your home (for reasons unknown) will probably have a firearm. If you are unlucky enough to be there during that time, have a firearm and know how to use it, you greatly increase your odds of surviving the incident.

Yes, it is possible you could throw pots, pans and Twinkies at him, but that will only increase his odds of survival and greatly reduce yours.