Check Out This Man's Mindset!

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I'd donate a rifle to the old guy.

Even if the dog is old, and weak, and seemingly friendly, don't corner him. Might get bit. :)

There exists a rather substantial amount of people who DO look forward to the day they have the opportunity to protect themselves or others. This does not make them bloodthirsty - this makes them optimists.

Different variations but runs along this theme:

"I hope I'm fortunate enough to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right tool, to save some poor soul from perishing."

It all comes down to whether you believe in good and evil. I've seen enough in my life, and read enough of our history of what's come before me, to be 100% convinced there are two "sides" at work in the world. While most of us fall somewhere in the middle gray area, there is a dividing line between good and evil.

Someone who enters another's home - ultimately, our only true safe havens - with the intent of taking what they want by force or subterfuge or stealth, deserves not liberty.

Someone who enters another's home with the intent of causing bodily or mental injury (assault, battery, rape, murder), deserves neither liberty nor life.

You want to know what the real issue is here?

That man has lived 92 years in a society to see it degrade to the point we coddle and protect our violent felons. He's sick and tired of "human rights" extending to those who care nothing for the rights of others.

Case in point: I saw on TV today that a convicted murderer in Massachusetts has been granted a sex change operation on the taxpayer dime by a federal judge.

That's the society we've created off the backs of our past heroes, living and dead.

And we wonder why criminals have no fear.
 
Well, that kind of throws the old "knockdown power" theory right out the window. Do not mess with old men. They cannot run away and they'll just kill you.
 
"In fear" doesn't mean "quaking in your boots". (Or flip flops)

It means that jeapardy has been percieved.


That being said, prosecutors and jurors usually look more kindly upon poor frightened Joe or Sally Sixpack than upon someone who, with cool dispassion, determines a course of action necessary for their survival and carries it out. That sort of thing can be un nerving to some folks.
 
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It seems he also had some 200 head of cattle stolen some time back too. That's pretty hard core. Didn't they hang rustlers back in the day? Wonder if this batch had anything to do with that little caper.
 
I'd donate a rifle to the old guy.

Even if the dog is old, and weak, and seemingly friendly, don't corner him. Might get bit.

There exists a rather substantial amount of people who DO look forward to the day they have the opportunity to protect themselves or others. This does not make them bloodthirsty - this makes them optimists.

Different variations but runs along this theme:

"I hope I'm fortunate enough to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right tool, to save some poor soul from perishing."

It all comes down to whether you believe in good and evil. I've seen enough in my life, and read enough of our history of what's come before me, to be 100% convinced there are two "sides" at work in the world. While most of us fall somewhere in the middle gray area, there is a dividing line between good and evil.

Someone who enters another's home - ultimately, our only true safe havens - with the intent of taking what they want by force or subterfuge or stealth, deserves not liberty.

Someone who enters another's home with the intent of causing bodily or mental injury (assault, battery, rape, murder), deserves neither liberty nor life.

You want to know what the real issue is here?

That man has lived 92 years in a society to see it degrade to the point we coddle and protect our violent felons. He's sick and tired of "human rights" extending to those who care nothing for the rights of others.

Case in point: I saw on TV today that a convicted murderer in Massachusetts has been granted a sex change operation on the taxpayer dime by a federal judge.

That's the society we've created off the backs of our past heroes, living and dead.

And we wonder why criminals have no fear.
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Very well put Trent.
And it is a fact that the 'powers that be' are allowing evil free reign in our society today. In the name of..... "human rights".
Eral Jones knows that, and will not accept.
 
Oh, why do the Police need to keep his rifle? Can they not take a photo, staple it to a report, and clean it, and give it back?
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They have to run balistics on it so there is no question that there were any other actors and that ALL the facts are true and correct.
They will give it back to him.
 
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I hope someone nearby gives a Garand to him.
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Man's 92 years old.

At 92, I'm pretty sure I'm not hefting an M1 Garand.

Now, an M1 Carbine, maybe.

I'm thinking he uses a .22 for the same reason I might use one at that age.

So, if all the different forums where I've seen "I'm in for $10" wanted to get the man a new rifle, I'd recommend something in the "lighter weight, lighter recoil" category.

 
I read it yesterday as there was a link in our local Cleveland paper. I loved the reference to ground hog. I wish I lived down his way so I could fix this:

"He is not happy that police took the rifle used in the shooting.

“How am I going to protect myself if they come back looking for revenge?” he said".
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I would just have to give this gentleman a loaner rifle.

The article also makes a few good legal points as to how Castle Doctrine is viewed in Kentucky. The Ohio laws are very similar.

Ron
 
Good laws. Good shoot. After investigation rifle will be returned.

In the meantime, somebody in his area get him a loaner rifle as he is correct-he needs another firearm for self defense.
 
I noticed on the comments section from the article that the man's niece posted and stated the the family is NOT supportive of him. She even made a comment to the effect of the investigation is ongoing for everyone except the deceased. Seems like she is more supportive of the criminals
 
I am curious, however, if these two accomplices will be charged with murder for the death of their friend seeing as he was killed during the commission of a felony (2nd degree burglary is a Class C felony in KY). The 2nd degree burglary charge carries a sentence of 5-10 years and these two men have already been charged with receiving stolen property.

They are career criminals, even at just over age 20. Lock them up for a good while...much longer than 5-10 years.
 
Lest anyone think I don't support the man, I most assuredly do, right up to the point where he seems to hope the other perps present a clear shot rather than simply get caught fleeing the scene.

I don't support any sort of attitude that gives the appearance of an eagerness to put a round into another person. Willingness when no other options are available? Absolutely. Eagerness? No.
 
He's no longer disarmed. His neighbors have him covered.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer:

Jones said his biggest concern now is getting his rifle back from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department.

"I called them and told them I need my gun back," Jones said. "I need to be able to protect myself."

A neighbor has loaned Jones a 12-gauge shotgun, and Rick Collett of Dry Ridge Pawn Shop has offered a replacement rifle.

"He came in about a month ago, and he and I had a nice talk and he told me he got robbed," Collett said. "I’ve got a Marlin Model 60, just like the one he used, sitting right here waiting for him."
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So now we know what rifle was used for home defense: Marlin Model 60.

 
. In April, thieves stole 90 head of cattle from the field behind his house. In August, burglars took from his house a television, a few thousands dollars cash and a personal check they unsuccessfully tried to cash and ripped his phone out of the wall.
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Wouldn't be surprised if it was the same bunch. They figured he was an old man and wouldn't be able to stop them.
 
That being said, prosecutors and jurors usually look more kindly upon poor frightened Joe or Sally Sixpack than upon someone who, with cool dispassion, determines a course of action necessary for their survival and carries it out. That sort of thing can be un nerving to some folks.
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Sadly true. And I think this applies to a lot of "non-PC" skillsets, ranging from emergency vehicle operation to shooting over even knowing how to handle explosives.

While it didn't hurt this guy, I imagine a more recent veteran would probably have paid dearly for the ability to relatively cooly apply a controlled pair with his own AR.

The only way I can think of alleviating this is getting a lot more people involved in various activities that give that same sense of "skill ownership" and sense of security that comes with mastering an inherently less than ideally safe activity. I can;t say I can agree with most of the veiled political doomsaying but it is a sad day when a veteran comes under scrutiny for showing a warrior mindset. Seems natural to me, personally.
 
So now we know what rifle was used for home defense: Marlin Model 60.
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Of course it was. If was a 10/22 it wouldn't have been accurate enough to aim for the heart.:neener:

As for the gentleman; Good for him. One less for the rest of us to have to deal with.
 
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