Fail! Not everyone is physically capable of running down stairs and toppling a ladder, nor are they capable of besting a burglar with contact violence. I guess, for you, self defense is only for the strong. Don't you think that it is a bit cruel that you think the weak should die at the hands of a burglar?
For Gawd's sake have some sense.....If they are that weak, would they be quick enough to get to their gun and fire it, before they get mowed down. These people need bars installed on their windows and a life line attached to their wrist. They absolutely need to carry their cell phone at all times & make sure there is always a hiding place available!!
There are so many defense stratedgies available and a gun in one's hand, it is no guarantee of surviving anyone who intends to do hurt or damage to a person.
The gun could jam, it would be locked away in a strong box and then one could be too shaky and nervous to even aim properly, etc.etc. Your scenario of someone getting in through a window is rather silly. Unless the window was open or unlocked, that burglar would have to break the glass. Even doing that these days would be a problem considering how hefty the glass is made now. Or do your burglars, rapists etc. carry bricks around with them?? Even then that gives one time to go out the door, before that person got in the window. How funny is this becoming!!
I shudder to think of those so weak or infirm in charge of a gun. Do you not think, recommending a gun to such a weak, feeble person, instead of a good alarm system rather cruel??
.If one of those weak and feeble persons wishes to acquire a gun and follows the protocol/laws involved in the process, fine with me.