Thread: ID target or Shoot

Hey JJFlash: Your thoughts about the scum are obviously what all of us think--if he can come into your home and steal your stuff get away it bothers the heck out of you. Shooting him thru a closed door or in the back will take some good explaining on your part, depending on your state of residence, so as much as we all want to we have to be careful that what we wish for comes true.

Quote: Guess it depends on the individual circumstances then. The maint. man comes in to change the filters every few months. Since I work nights I'm usually asleep during the day when he comes. If I simply shot at a silhouette of a short fat mexican coming down the hall way then I'd have to change my own filters! Of course it depends on the individual circumstances. I'm the maintenance man at my place. Quote: Plus, my son has...

Quote: Originally Posted by tcox4freedom I have been the victim to several burglaries (3 while at home) and two home invasions. (ALL years ago!) Damn, where do you live, Afghanistan!

Quote: Originally Posted by TnRebel Good mind set Gun, but for one correction , there is no such thing as an ex-Marine , only Former Marines . Semper-Fi brother You are both wrong. There are Marines on duty and Marines off duty. We are just off duty Marines. I've been off duty since 1988. Master Gunnery Sergeant of Marines

Quote: Originally Posted by kelcarry Hey JJFlash: Your thoughts about the scum are obviously what all of us think--if he can come into your home and steal your stuff get away it bothers the heck out of you. Shooting him thru a closed door or in the back will take some good explaining on your part, depending on your state of residence, so as much as we all want to we have to be careful that what we wish for comes true. I still haven't...

Quote: Originally Posted by Comp_sH00tEr24 alright since this came up and I already said to use a flashlight and ID the noise before shooting, heres my question...What do you guys think of the whole giving up your position argument with a flashlight? If you have a very bright LED light (which I do) which is pretty much blinding (and it is) would it be a good idea to get the light directly in the BG's face, disorientate him, and if needed...

Quote: Originally Posted by nogods Two people break down your door, enter your house brandishing weapons, and yell "police! get on the ground!" Do you believe them? Good point. I wouldn't, just because I know me, and I don't believe anything at first. On the reverse side of that, how many LEO's have been shot doing that to someone unsuspecting?

Quote: Originally Posted by GunShizzel I'd rather let some idjit get away with the plasma (if he can carry the dang thing with my dog nipping at him) I'd shoot the bastard that tries to kill my dog. I value my dog over my car.

JJFlash, you are correct, situations like that have happened far too many times! I am not so quick to excuse the father in that instance. I will bet a dollar to a donut that he did not have his finger indexed. We preach this, and preach this constantly. You must have your finger indexed in order to avert the "startle" reflex, and the "sympathetic" reflex. The startle reflex is the natural response of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Huklberyhound This is a big issue where we are right now. We have had massive amounts of break ins at mid day even. We the only warning the BG gets here is a boom boom boom and severe burning in his center mass. We have many very elderly folks that live around us and my wife and I both feel that it is our obligation to keep the trash from getting into their houses and doing them harm. They will not leave this house...