[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by redwitch

He felt he had done nothing wrong and opted for a trial by jury. He had been offered probation and no jail time. He was not standing his ground. His daughter was not in mortal danger. He opted to fire his weapon rather than call the police or use less potentially deadly means to get his point of view across. The jury found him guilty. The judge's hands were tied due to mandatory sentencing.

It was this man's arrogance that put him into prison. It is the stupidity of mandatory sentencing that will keep him in prison.

A concealed should be fired only under two circumstances -- at a shooting range or to protect yourself or another from serious bodily harm. Warning shots are this side of stupid. Either shoot to kill or get rid of your gun.

Well said, excellent post.