There's nothing downstairs worth getting in a gunfight over, and everything upstairs is worth getting into a gunfight over.
My plan is to call for backup and keep any noises or perps downstairs until backup comes.
If it takes overly long, or I think help isn't coming and the noises aren't leaving with out a fight, I may go downstairs, but only if there other way to get the family to safety.
Getting into a gunfight over items that are covered by my homeowner's insurance seems to be foolish.
Now, if my people are held hostage, or in real threat of violence, things change. That's worth getting into a gunfight over.
