jerkface11
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Shoot first and ask questions later???? What is a person supposed to do when someone breaks into their home conduct an interview? Maybe have them fill out a questionnaire?
post #9 said:The linked article is quite old and doesn't include any of the details released later. The student returned home to his apartment building drunk just before 2:00 am and pressed the elevator floor button for the 3rd floor instead of the 5th. He went to where his apartment would be. When his key did not work he began forcing his way into the apartment two floors directly below his, using enough force to break the doorknob off in the process. He was shot dead by the apartment owner. The owner was arrested but later released. No charges will be filed.
Apparently even the state of CA decided the apartment occupant had the right answer (http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/crime-law/family-sf-man-shot-entering-wrong-apartment-calls-/nfrPx/).
I'm also a little lost as to what exactly the OP is trying to discuss.
I tried to provide as much context as I could.I'm also a little lost as to what exactly the OP is trying to discuss.
What if it was cops that had the wrong address and knocked down your door without announcing? Would you shoot then? If you shot a cop you would be killed there or tried for murder. I think before anyone starts blazing away they can take cover to find out who the person is and is it life threateningIf someone uninvited is in my house at 130 AM, they are automatically classified as a threat. There is no need to ascertain any more than that.
My main point is that incidents such as this are what lead to the public demanding stricter gun control, and a lack of rational discussion on the part of gun-owners can only push to sway public opinion on one direction.
I think all of you are missing my point. I'm talking about public perception. See the link I posted above.
But 30,000 gun-related deaths a year and the lack of a rational voice on the side of those of us who own guns pushes the general public--most of whom do not own guns--to believe that this sort of thing is a good idea.
A rational voice?Look at this article:
http://www.lohud.com/article/201212...ou-don-t-know-about-weapons-your-neighborhood
Personally, I'm not comfortable with the idea of my name and address being published because I am a gun owner. I don't want criminals to target my home when I'm not around to try to steal my guns. But 30,000 gun-related deaths a year and the lack of a rational voice on the side of those of us who own guns pushes the general public--most of whom do not own guns--to believe that this sort of thing is a good idea.
I don't know why not, you don't see them seeking a ban of alcohol or automobiles (sarcasm)traveler106 said:But 30,000 gun-related deaths a year and the lack of a rational voice on the side of those of us who own guns pushes the general public--most of whom do not own guns--to believe that this sort of thing is a good idea.
...and they didn't even have as ration a voice as gunowners doAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 33,561 people died in traffic crashes in 2012 in the United States
My main point is that incidents such as this are what lead to the public demanding stricter gun control, and a lack of rational discussion on the part of gun-owners can only push to sway public opinion on one direction.