Ian, 

I got where Andy was coming from with the gun being a visual deterrent. I myself have done some things some might consider weird in order to keep the undesirables away from my property. The real problem others and myself have is the line:
&quot;I probably should find someone in prison and send them a carton of cigarettes to eliminate any possibility of future problems, though.&quot;

I think I know Andy well enough that he wouldn't do something like this, but most out there reading this don't.

We all should be able to say what we want, but we also have to realize that our words have consequences. Which reminds me of another saying, discretion is the better part of valor.