Ohio Gun Guy
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Curiosity question….
Many states have a version of the Castle doctrine; however this typically covers dwellings and threats to life. The theme is; the intruder by their very presence is a threat.....
What is someone to do about theft of property, strictly outside the four walls of their home, let’s say a pole barn, vehicles outside, things in the back yard, farm property, detached garage, storage shed, etc. Obviously it’s not moral or legal to shoot when there is no threat to life (Yours or others) however in most states you are legally within your rights to confront and attempt to stop the theft of your property.
If a property owner were to go armed to confront a trespasser / intruder is he using lethal force by "Brandishing”?
Would the owner necessarily have to go un-armed to confront an intruder to be within the law?
I’m not looking for a debate on what is the smartest thing to do, how unwise it is to leave the house, the pros and cons of waiting for the police, or how big a cannon to take.......
Rather, what is the consensus on what a property owner is "legally allowed" to do to secure their property that is kept outside of the home.......?
Many states have a version of the Castle doctrine; however this typically covers dwellings and threats to life. The theme is; the intruder by their very presence is a threat.....
What is someone to do about theft of property, strictly outside the four walls of their home, let’s say a pole barn, vehicles outside, things in the back yard, farm property, detached garage, storage shed, etc. Obviously it’s not moral or legal to shoot when there is no threat to life (Yours or others) however in most states you are legally within your rights to confront and attempt to stop the theft of your property.
If a property owner were to go armed to confront a trespasser / intruder is he using lethal force by "Brandishing”?
Would the owner necessarily have to go un-armed to confront an intruder to be within the law?
I’m not looking for a debate on what is the smartest thing to do, how unwise it is to leave the house, the pros and cons of waiting for the police, or how big a cannon to take.......
Rather, what is the consensus on what a property owner is "legally allowed" to do to secure their property that is kept outside of the home.......?