The police aren't a personal bodyguard service. They can't be everywhere at every moment, just waiting for you or your family to be in danger.
Take it upon yourself to protect your family. Don't be stupid about it--lock up your guns, practice the 3 rules (safe direction, finger off trigger, unloaded until you're ready to use it), and hit the range a few times a year to stay sharp.
Relying on the police might just get you killed, like it did for this poor family.
