re: What would you do in this scenario

I have thought about a break in a bunch.

I have a two story home, and the master is downstairs while my kids are upstairs. I have spoken with my wife on what I will do and what I expect her to do. I leave the bedroom, armed. She locks the door, holes up with her weapon and calls the cops.

My sole goal is to get to my kids. If I make contact, it is to be with violence of action. If by some chance I don't eliminate the contact, I disengage upstairs and guard the staircase with the kids behind me.

Best I've come up with so far. Hope to hell I don't have to do it.