thingmaker3
- Joined May 16, 2005
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Not long ago in America, many jurisdictions would require a homeowner to vacate instead of confronting an intruder. Fortunately, the Supreme Court has upheld the "castle doctrine" and we may once more defend our homes.
Note well that deadly force may ONLY be used by citizens if
1) a reasonable person would believe the target had the ability or disparity of force to kill or maim
2) a reasonable person would believe the target had the opportunity to to use that ability or disparity
3) a reasonable and prudent person would believe the target was placing someone in jeapordy - i.e. committing a class-C felony
Simply shooting a prowler and putting a knife in their hand is not enough. Any time one civilian kills another, there will be a grand jury to explain one's actions to. The shooter can expect to spend a minimum of ten thousand dollars legal expenses. (Check with your home-owner's policy to see if this is covered. If not, get another insurance company.)
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Regarding the purpose of firearms... yes, they are tools for killing. Good ones. Few tools kill so efficiently when properly wielded.
I happen to like venison, squirrel meat, and other wildlife delicacies. I also happen to live in an area where feral pigs are an increasing threat to human safety, and where coyote are an increasing threat to small livestock. Worse, every year we get more reports of some whacko trying to hurt an innocent citizen in the citizen's home.
I am quite thankful I have access to some excellent killing tools - including firearms. I am even more thankful that I have taken the time to learn to use them effectively and that I practice with them. After all... no firearm EVER killed or hurt anyone by itself! It is the shooter which does the killing, assuming they are competent.
Note well that deadly force may ONLY be used by citizens if
1) a reasonable person would believe the target had the ability or disparity of force to kill or maim
2) a reasonable person would believe the target had the opportunity to to use that ability or disparity
3) a reasonable and prudent person would believe the target was placing someone in jeapordy - i.e. committing a class-C felony
Simply shooting a prowler and putting a knife in their hand is not enough. Any time one civilian kills another, there will be a grand jury to explain one's actions to. The shooter can expect to spend a minimum of ten thousand dollars legal expenses. (Check with your home-owner's policy to see if this is covered. If not, get another insurance company.)
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Regarding the purpose of firearms... yes, they are tools for killing. Good ones. Few tools kill so efficiently when properly wielded.
I happen to like venison, squirrel meat, and other wildlife delicacies. I also happen to live in an area where feral pigs are an increasing threat to human safety, and where coyote are an increasing threat to small livestock. Worse, every year we get more reports of some whacko trying to hurt an innocent citizen in the citizen's home.
I am quite thankful I have access to some excellent killing tools - including firearms. I am even more thankful that I have taken the time to learn to use them effectively and that I practice with them. After all... no firearm EVER killed or hurt anyone by itself! It is the shooter which does the killing, assuming they are competent.