The law is the law, whether it has been defined, reworked, modified or changed over the years.
  If you are going to install a home security surveillance system or develop a plan that includes a security company or a gun it is in your best interests to know the laws that correspond with your plan.
  The 4th Amendment to the Constitution basically was written to protect the citizens from unlawful search from the government.
  However, over the years that has been used more by individuals protecting their writes against individuals.
  Obviously, criminals don't pay attention to the laws.
  But you have too.
  Many things can be turned one way or another in a court of law.
  Everyone has a different way of looking at the law.
  You could very easily break the law and not even realize it.
  When you place video cameras outside you have to ensure that they do not have a sweep that extends into a neighbors house.
  This would be an invasion of their privacy and would therefore be against the law.
  Gun laws vary as well.
  Even though the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution recognized the rights of Americans to bare arms.
  That law has been played with for years and in no way does it resemble its original form.
  Every state has different laws on gun ownership.
  Most areas do request a registration form be filed.
  However, regardless, it is in your best interest to find out what the laws are for sure.
  Some laws tend to backfire on you.
  In addition, if a gun is really in your security plan you need to check out the laws on discharging it.
  Anytime that you pull a gun on someone, it can be turned around on you in a court of law.
  It is tough, but the law is the law.
  Its also important that you know what your security company is doing.
  Make sure they have all the licensing information they are required for the actions that they may take.
  Understand what they will do in different situations.
  Everything can come back on you, the homeowner.
  There are things you just have to consider.
  Steps that you have to take to ensure that you are protected under the eyes of the law, whatever it may be.
  The laws are meant to assist us.
  Unfortunately, if you are not careful the very law that is supposed to be protecting you turns against you.
  One minute you are the innocent home owner trying to avoid being burglarized, and the next you are the criminal who pulled a gun on a would be intruder.
  I was always told that if someone is breaking into your house, and you decide to shoot them, you had better hope they fall inside the house.
  If not the law could work against you.
  There are many things that just don't seem right.
  It is your responsibility to know what you can do and cannot do.
  You cannot plead ignorance.
  Even as we take precautions to protect ourselves and our families we have to be careful not to break a law in the process.
  The legalities are many.
  When you are considering a gun option, always spend a little extra time, focusing on the possibilities of having one around your home.
  If you have children, you must take special precautions to keep it hidden and safe.
  Only you can decide if a gun is really an answer to your home security surveillance needs.
  Plan legally.