[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

conceal an carry is for a reason,,,, go out with a shotgun,,, and this will be the last time they ever come around,,,

Well............. no.

First off, concealed carry authority does not include shotguns. You sound like you are taking advice from VP Joe (nut job) Biden... "Go out on the balcony and fire your shotgun." Stupid advice, and illegal in his state..... and here.

If a person is simply on your property there is no offense, not even trespass. Trespass can only be charged after you tell them to leave and they don't do so. Then the police MAY arrest them, if they continue to refuse to leave after the police arrive. It is a misdemeanor and must be committed in the presence of the police for the police to make a lawful arrest.

If you display a firearm in the absence of a threat YOU are subject to arrest.

The simple answer, if the person on your property is taking or damaging your property, is to call the police. That is what they are for.

Don't be the next George Zimmerman. If you have a concealed weapon permit, keep the weapon concealed. Even if you feel threatened, return to your house and call the police.

I have been involved in a few line-of-duty shootings where I was entirely in the right, but even then the paperwork and the stress of having the prosecutor decide that you were right is not an enjoyable experience.

As in the case under discussion.......... they were only flowers. You can get new ones.

Chill out.