Double Naught Spy
Sus Venator
At my home, we don't take prisoners and we don't negotiate with them or provide warnings about what might happen should they not comply. In fact, I can't see discovering an intruder in my home and doing something stupid like giving a verbal command that would then alert the intruder to my presence. That would mean giving up a significant tactical advantage. At least in Texas, intruders can be considered as threat to the lives of the residents and as such, lethal force can be used to protect those lives. In other words, I don't have to have to use lethal force, but the option is available. For example, there may be no need to shoot the guy unless he moves in my direction or in the direction of a family member even if he doesn't know they are there. If a warning is going to be given to the intruder, it will most likely come in the form of an attemped COM shot
Either they are down an incapacitated from their injuries or the have managed to bolt and get away. Either way, the safety of my family is better off.
Taking prisoners is dangerous. First of all, say you have one at gun point. Where is your attention directed at the time? Are you absolutely sure that he is operating alone and that there is no possibility of another intruder in the home and who might use your prisoner focus against you and either sneak up and harm you or manage to go unseen and unchalleged to where your family is and threaten their lives?
Next, what experience or training do you have to capture and hold a prisoner?
Either they are down an incapacitated from their injuries or the have managed to bolt and get away. Either way, the safety of my family is better off.
Taking prisoners is dangerous. First of all, say you have one at gun point. Where is your attention directed at the time? Are you absolutely sure that he is operating alone and that there is no possibility of another intruder in the home and who might use your prisoner focus against you and either sneak up and harm you or manage to go unseen and unchalleged to where your family is and threaten their lives?
Next, what experience or training do you have to capture and hold a prisoner?