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Old 03-18-2014, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaninVA View Post
Actually, if you came home and surprised the intruder in your house, he could very well act out of panic and shoot you or your hubby. This almost happened to friends of ours.

Maybe it's my military background ... but if I had to shoot a criminal inside our house for self defense, I would not have a problem with that. It's within the law, and I would be protecting my home and wife.
I agree with your scenario. That's why I said "... out to kill me first." My post was regarding a few who said, in so many words, "Let them come in; I'm sitting here with my loaded gun," as if they would shoot first and ask questions later.
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