I have no problems cooperating with the cities finest, if they asked to come in and allowed us to get dressed first it would be fine but if they just barged in before even asking to come in I probably would have put up some kind of fight. Arresting me would make it worse on them. Not much different from some complete stranger coming in unannounced searching your place and invading your privacy. Police or not they still have to follow the law and should set the example for everyone.

The problem with your situation was according to your records you invited them in so it's your word against theirs which gets you no where. If the situation was escalated it would be obvious something went down. Anyways sorry you had to go through that, it's a shame you have to worry about more than just buglers these days.

Sorry to hear about this Randi. Guess we never know. Sheez.

I think what upsets me most now is that the police seem to have given up...

Very sorry to hear about the break in. We're also on an acerage just outside of Edmonton. It is an invasion and the feelings you're left with take years to go away. I still look at the windows of the house when I drive in. Don't want to be a downer, but I think you'll have to do something for extra security now as the thieves know that within a few months you will have to replace everything they took.

When I started reading this thread I was really looking forward to seeing some pics of the tanks and pond. I'll be looking forward to seeing them when things settle down for you.

This is Canada you are not allowed to have a loaded firearm in your house for self defence. That is not allowed. If I were you I'd edit that post and go get something useful for self defence like a 12 gauge.

edited the post in question, but I think that's garbage.

Me too but unfortunatley our limp wristed rulers feel that it is best for it's serfs to be unarmed.

It is actually illegal for you to be in possession of that firearm unless you have a license. The only way you may be in control of it is if you have a license or are under direct supervision of someone with a license. If you have one good for you, if not go take the course and get the license, it's a PITA but it'll keep you out of jail.

Welcome to Canada, it doesn't have to make sense it is just the law.

fortunately for myself I do have a license...so I'm good there. Maybe if someone tries to break in while I'm home I should offer them a coffee. The .22 is mainly for if coyotes come on the property and try to get at the dog or ducks ... but it helps me sleep at night knowing I can at least scare them off if I need to

Sweet thing on the license. The firearm is in use for predator control. That is all perfectly legal. Good luck on the yodle dogs.

I hope all goes well with the insurance co. The cops are just going to file it away unfortunatley.

too bad we dont have really on the ball cops.

for all its worth Randi, if i could i'd totaly parkour/wrestle/taekwondo their asses if i could. no one messes with Calgary reefers