Just my opion right or wrong

[snowpack]

Have said it before and will say it again that's what the 2 handguns picked up off the streets back east are for the SOB that came into my house was armed and showed a gun and I don't give a rats Butt what his intentions were Police found a loaded 38 in his possession

Definitely not something I would post on a public forum. In the tragic event that something like this happened to you some day, every aspect of your life will be under scrutiny by the law or the bad guys attorney. Imagine the deflated feeling you'd have... Now Mister Jingles, on April 6, 2013, did you or did you not say........

So now he has to get something other than a 38. 

[Button Nubbs]

If it is to you, that is your choice but my TV is not worth the legal and emotion battles I will face if I shoot someone for reasons other than being in imminent danger.

im not interested in finding out why an uninvited intruder is in my house.

[jackelope]

Thanks for your service. I agree with everything you said. I have a 5 year old and I think about her safety and my wife's safety constantly.
The manly man thread thing throws me off. It's kinda like getting on a forum like this and starting a thread to tell someone how many guns that person has or how big their truck is or whatever. Who cares?? Are we supposed to be impressed?

[jackelope]

Have said it before and will say it again that's what the 2 handguns picked up off the streets back east are for the SOB that came into my house was armed and showed a gun and I don't give a rats Butt what his intentions were Police found a loaded 38 in his possession

Definitely not something I would post on a public forum. In the tragic event that something like this happened to you some day, every aspect of your life will be under scrutiny by the law or the bad guys attorney. Imagine the deflated feeling you'd have... Now Mister Jingles, on April 6, 2013, did you or did you not say........

And Did you or did you not shoot an unarmed man?

[hughjorgan]

Even after you spend the 100 plus thousand on the best lawyer to defend yourself and manage to win, you are still going to get sued by the family of the victim. Most people would probably end up bankrupt after all is said and done.

[csaaphill]

Me any more with how you hear armed assailent beat and killed old or older couple just saying take what you want isn't gona keep them from taking crap then taking your life. I think I'd shoot first if I had a chance.

[csaaphill]

"i did what I had to do to stop his aggressive behaviour" and  "i was afraid for my life".

you had to stop someone one time? glad your all right then
ya having to defend yourself would be scary as hell I bet.

[Bob33]

Go ahead and shoot the prowler. Just make sure you have a good attorney, and a bank account to pay for your defense.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jan/29/vancouver-police-prowler-shot-killed-northeast-van/

[Button Nubbs]

Go ahead and shoot the prowler. Just make sure you have a good attorney, and a bank account to pay for your defense.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jan/29/vancouver-police-prowler-shot-killed-northeast-van/

well that guy is a moron for shooting him OUTSIDE his residence. however later in the article it does mention that an intruder was shot INSIDE someones house and they were not charged with any crimes.

[washelkhunter]

Dont matter if he died outside. Just drag his corpse, or soon to be back inside where he will be found by the lawfull authorities. Remember; the police are reactive NOT proactive. As long as they're in your house; you are golden.

[bearpaw]

I sort of like this supposed sign that was passed around by email!

Hopefully I never have to take a human life, I also hope I never have to make the decision, I am afraid that if someone is in my home and I feel my family or myself is threatened, that I might react in an attempt to protect. The last home invaders I know of in Stevens County ended up taking the life of the man who tried to help them. There has been a rash of burglaries lately, several people I know have been robbed, people are starting to watch closer, sooner or later the robbers are going to rob the wrong person and it will be the end of their robbing career.

[Fishmasterdan]

If it is to you, that is your choice but my TV is not worth the legal and emotion battles I will face if I shoot someone for reasons other than being in imminent danger.

How many times of getting robbed will it take to change your mind?? What would happen if you let some dirt bag go and they went to your moms house who was 70 years old and robbed and beat her?? Sorry but home invaders should be shot ON SITE. If these things happend to you I am sure you would change your mind.  The main problem is, the current laws and enforcement doesnt care about buglaries. They tell you thats what insurance if for. I am for smith and wesson insurance. You kill one you protect hundreds of other people.

[Crunchy]

Use some common sense. You shoot someone in your house you are probably ok as long as it isn't the back as he is running away.  If so expect legal problems.  Shoot someone breaking into your car also expect legal problems.

I've seen first hand how killing another human being can have an effect on someone.  It isn't as easy as you think.

[Bob33]

To quote Dave Workman:

"It's acceptable to use deadly force in this state when you are in fear of grave bodily harm or death," Workman said. "It's not acceptable to use lethal force when it comes to property. If somebody's just trotting out your front door with a television set, let the police handle that."

[JLS]

Go ahead and shoot the prowler. Just make sure you have a good attorney, and a bank account to pay for your defense.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jan/29/vancouver-police-prowler-shot-killed-northeast-van/

well that guy is a moron for shooting him OUTSIDE his residence. however later in the article it does mention that an intruder was shot INSIDE someones house and they were not charged with any crimes.

Justifiable use of lethal force does not depend on whether or not the person is inside of your home.