Man opens fire on late night burglars

[Blind Squirrel]

This is my biggest fear about shooting someone and them having another chance to come back. Of course i would do what i have to at that time to protect my family.

Tommy,

I totally understand your fear. You're one of a dying breed of Americans that gets the, "cause and effect" / "action = reaction" quotient. That said, three gang bangers break into your home with you, your wife, your kids at their mercy. Will your first thought be to wonder if you might **** them off if you defend your family from what might happen to them?

I would much rather deal with the possibility of retribution than the
immediate threat of them killing my family or worse. The whole proposition sucks, don't get me wrong. But doing nothing for fear of reprisal reminds me of other scenarios in history that spun out of control because of inaction.

 

[Hornett]

Even though it was a "good" shoot, unfortunately the police will probably take his gun for evidence purposes, and it will be a long time before he gets it back, if he ever does. I don't much like the thought of that, but as long as the alternative is fighting off home invaders with a fireplace poker, I think I can spare a gun or two...

This is why I keep a Glock by the bed and not one of my 1911's.

 

[goinggreyfast]

This is why I keep a Glock by the bed and not one of my 1911's.

Wow! FINALLY, a good argument for owning a Glock as opposed to an XD.

 

[deranged222]

Sweet! Glad one of the good guys did the shooting versus the other way around. It is frightening that it seems the home burglaries now have groups breaking into the house. Definately something to keep in mind.....

 

[emsdial911]

You know, if I were FORCED to be shot with something...

It'd be 410 birdshot out of a Judge.


-J-

Why would you use bird shot? Mine would be 000 or 00. That would mess up someones day.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Why would you use bird shot?

Because it really does a number on the Shoot n' See targets from 7 feet away, of course.


-J-

 

[LeeStreet]

And there are those that say guns are bad. See the above.

 

[Hoosier9]

Too bad the homeowner didn't use a real home defense weapon, instead of peppering someone with .410 birdshot out of a silly gimmick pistol. If you're gonna use a shotgun....use a shotgun.

 

[gunman41mag]

The home owner should've used a 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Odds are the prosecutor or the cops will offer mr. slowpants a deal if he turns over his buddies. If he has half a clue, he'll take it. Odds are also good that if anyone is actually investigating this, they already know who losers #2 and #3 are. Sorta makes retaliation pale in preference to skipping town.

 

[Mitch B]

Just asking but if you shoot somebody in your house why wouldn't you shoot him multiple times untill you know he is dead? Isn't that why 15 round mags are made??

 

[pagan01]

I think the most important lesson is the the Homeowner had the mindset and a firearm. You or I might not choose the judge for a home defense weapon but, it got the job done. Your goal should be to get them out of the house and survive. The homeowner accomplished this and to that I say good for him!

 

[ProLibertate]

Just asking but if you shoot somebody in your house why wouldn't you shoot him multiple times untill you know he is dead? Isn't that why 15 round mags are made??

If your aggressor is already face down on the ground bleeding, I would imagine that you would have a hard time explaining the forensics behind why you shot him an additional 14 times on the deck... You do know you can tell where the shots came from after they've been fired, right?
Just sayin'....

 

[jsharmon7]

Just asking but if you shoot somebody in your house why wouldn't you shoot him multiple times untill you know he is dead? Isn't that why 15 round mags are made??

I'm going to assume that this was meant as an ill-advised joke. If not, wow...

 

[Disposable Heart]

One thing to worry about isn't necessarily where they are hit when they are on the deck. If they are still a threat, keep shooting. Just because they are on the ground doesn't mean they are out of the fight, just something to consider. Folks should be worried about lawsuits, but in legitimate defensive situations, you and your family's life first.

The "hit area" matters when the guy is trying to make an effort to leave/flee or when they are no longer a threat. That's when it matters.

 

[tim46311]

Thank God that he and his family are safe.

 

[Pocketman]

Odds are the prosecutor or the cops will offer mr. slowpants a deal if he turns over his buddies. If he has half a clue, he'll take it. Odds are also good that if anyone is actually investigating this, they already know who losers #2 and #3 are. Sorta makes retaliation pale in preference to skipping town.

Smart BGs lay low when the heat is on. Most BGs were not in the top of their class. They are burglars, probably not the type to seek revenge for their buddy getting shot.

Wearing masks and entering an occupied house is a bit scary though. We don't yet know if this was a random or targeted act. News story said something about perps living in the same neighborhood? They'll likely be in custody soon. While it's unlikely they'll return, if it was me, I'd remain prepared to give them a warm welcome. BGs cannot be counted on to be as rational about this as most of us might be.

 

[Mitch B]

I'm going to assume that this was meant as an ill-advised joke. If not, wow...

1 to the head 2 to the chest....
2 to the chest....
3 to the chest....

I'm not saying use all 15 rounds but most training I have seen you usually see a 2-3 round burst. I guess it just depends on the situation/person/training.

 

[JSeroka]

Good story...to bad he didn't introduce them to a 12 GA instead ;-)

 

[sharpetop]

If some of these scumbags could read, they would realize that burglary, home invasion, car jacking, etc. are becoming very dangerous occupations! Also, note that once lead starts flying their direction, most of these low life bastards run like the animals they are!

+ 1 to the homeowner! I don't care what he used, it stopped the threat!