[Shipping up to Boston]

Reading these posts is akin to watching a Super Bowl with friends. Everybody is suddenly a pro athlete. My point...I don’t care where you live or what protections you think the law provides you. This country doesn’t even support LEO deadly force....what makes you think a jury of your peers is going to back yours! It’s a gamble. Make sure you’re proficient and that the situation warrants the use. And the ones that think they’ll be ok regardless....in a criminal/civil action....your posts will no doubt become part of discovery which for some here, could be problematic in a scenario as to judgement. Sometimes you just say something stupid without posting it. Save the Charles Bronson bravado for gaming

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Windguy

I’m 73 and have never been in a situation where my life was threatened and I needed a gun. I don’t even know anyone who has ever needed a gun. I expect that applies to almost all of you.

Be lucky you haven’t needed it, most of us don’t.

I bet Liken Riley’s parents wish she had a gun at the University of Georgia
Or Jocelyn NUNGARAY or Rachel Morin or Terry and Brenda Aultman

Just to name a few.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

Just one. But ask about magazines!

I practice a lot, I also subscribe to the 'accuracy by volume' school of thought.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Normal

Sometimes, you just don’t know what an intruder is up to. Rape, robbery, murder, drug dazed trip? It isn’t about the death penalty. It may be about personal protection. Intruders have to know, it isn’t OK. Not every intruder falls under the more nefarious acts like Charlie Mansons tribe, but some do.

I feel the same way. I have 0 sympathy for criminals. this loser ran away when confronted by the homeowner. But, some criminals don't run, they attack, murder and rape.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

If an intruder enters my home, I'm not obligated (nor do I intend) to try to ascertain his / her motives or intents. Are they after my TV? Maybe they want to take a shower? NO NO NO - I will shoot first and (especially in FL), there will be no wrongful death situation. I have no qualms about injuring or killing said intruder. This is my home. This is my safe space. Unlawful entry is a deadly proposition.

My step dad's first wife suffered from horrible dementia especially after dark, she was very proficient at escaping his house and finding her way into one of the neighbor's houses. I think they found her in the wrong house four or five times in her last two years of life. At one point they had an electric fence type of device that could tell when she left the house and she even evaded that. She was certainly a pia but not deserving of killing.

[MikePgh]

A dog in excess of 30 lbs or so is a better deterrent than an alarm.

[JRcorvette]

If you are going to have a weapon in your home you Better get some Training and know what the Laws are! You don’t want to go to prison for manslaughter….

[Gpsma]

This is from the Villages Straight Shooters gun club monthly newsletter from Nov 2022. Around page 4 you will see an article entitled cautionary tale.
As far as I know this never made the news. Makes you wonder if it happens more than we know

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

Obviously there are two unique groups in this thread, one that thinks the bad guy is in deep trouble another that thinks the bad guy needs a hug.

A sure sign of a weak argument is when someone resorts to insults to make a point.

[Professor]

Originally Posted by Normal

It doesn’t hurt to have an alarm system and defensive weapon available in your home in The Villages.

“A husband and wife in The Villages were terrified when they were awakened in the wee hours and the husband found an intruder in their home.

The couple had been asleep in their home in the Village of Pine Ridge at about 4 a.m. Monday when they were awakened by the sound of the garage door opening, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department. The husband got of a bed to investigate the situation.

He entered the laundry room and found 37-year-old Barry Ray Wilbanks of Wildwood…”

https://www.**************.com/2024/...in-their-home/

Anyone entering my house at 4 AM better be coming with their hands up...just sayin'

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Windguy

A sure sign of a weak argument is when someone resorts to insults to make a point.

I don't see an insult in there anywhere. I may not be the gifted orator that many here are but if you read all my posts in this string you will clearly see I'm not making fun of or insulting anyone.

It could be sensitivity levels are out of check?

[mtlee024]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Put the hand cannons away. I don’t know many of these posters but the ones I do, wouldn’t make it through reception in a jail on a wrongful death charge!

Nothing says loving like a 34 oz autographed Ted Williams Louisville Slugger!

Florida has a home castle law, which means you can take deadly action against any intruder (Someone who breaks into your home). How do you know what their intentions are? Unless your a mind reader you don't. I agree give them an escape route and opportunity, but if they don't take it, protect yourself and family to the level of FL law.

[Joe C.]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I suspect that just making them aware that you know they are there would send most of them running for the door - just remember to always give such people, and wild animals, an easy exit route.

Yeah, just give them an easy exit route so they can go to another house and try again, maybe injuring or killing the homeowner so they can continue their lawbreaking.
NO! Stop them any way you can. If you have a firearm, use it, and use it effectively.

[bshuler]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. I have a SimpliSafe wireless alarm system ..... I don't have any central monitoring, which would cost extra.

FWIW.. Central monitoring, especially smoke detectors can bring a small discount on your homeowners policy.

[Indydealmaker]

ALWAYS terminate the threat.