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Old 08-20-2024, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith View Post
This is a tough situation. I hate to see anyone die unnecessarily but when a crook breaks into an occupied house/car they just let me know they value their life less than what they are after. If this happens to me I hope I have the wherewithal and time to assess the situation to gage whether they are violent before I start shooting. It could be a fairly innocent act, someone lost or out of their mind.
Nice to know there are some sane people around here willing to try to assess the situation. Too many around here are trigger happy. I had a sheriff tell me that you could not shoot unless you felt your life was in danger. Breaking into your car is not a threat to your life.