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Old 03-18-2014, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter View Post
Not a problem according to the folks from Fairfax, VA.
If a person discharges a firearm he "owns the bullet" regardless of where it lands. In other words, if you shoot in self defense but miss the intruder in your home and the bullet pierces your neighbor's home ... you are legally responsible.

Thus, if you own a firearm, my advice is a) get the training b) know how to use your weapon and c) don't use it unless you have no other choice. It also helps to be able to hit what you aim at.