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SALEM, OR — In what officials are calling a “more compassionate approach to unexpected late-night visitors,” Oregon leaders this week urged residents to set firearms aside and instead engage in calm, respectful dialogue with anyone breaking into their homes.
“At the end of the day, a home invasion is really just a conversation that hasn’t happened yet,” said one state official during a press conference. “We believe most intruders simply need to feel heard.”
Under the updated guidance, homeowners are encouraged to avoid reaching for firearms and instead open with non-threatening questions like, “What brought you here tonight?” or “How can we resolve this in a way
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