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Mr. Luddite

On 5/17/2014 8:08 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 5/17/14, 8:01 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 17 May 2014 17:23:42 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 5/17/14, 5:15 PM, wrote:

Between the busted down door or window and the video tape and the
history
of threats, I doubt there would be any charges.

It sounds like you have this murder well planned out.
Good luck

Murder? Self-defense. It's not some kid carrying a bag of candy walking
through the neighborhood. We're talking about a thug who breaks into a
house looking to cause mayhem and who gets caught in the act by the
occupant and by videotape.

You seem like you have rehearsed this killing and in your state that
will mean you pull a charge.

What would you do if a thug violently broke into your house in Florida
while you were sitting on the couch watching your favorite TV
commentator, Ann Coulter? Invite him to sit down for a beer and some
snacks?

If you are sitting on the couch, you are probably going to be at his
mercy unless you have your gun in your hand.
That is why it is a good thing to have a big dog that is more alert
than most people can be.
It *might* buy you time to get to your safe room and a gun.
Anything else is just fantasy.
If I was trying to repel a team of home invaders and I was able to get
to a safe and defensible place, I would certainly want more than a 6
shooter.

I'm unimpressed by your knowledge of "the law." Thinking out what to do
in advance of a criminal breaking in is no different than thinking
through a plan for a fire or a tornado.

There's really no such thing as a "safe room" in a modern house with
wood stud/drywall walls, light door frames and hollow doors.

My six shooter is not my weapon of choice to repel a home invader. I
didn't buy it for that purpose.

Some people (BOA for example) don't seem to realize that having a nice
firearm and going to the range or other authorized area and becoming
proficient at using it is enjoyable for many people. It's not all
about being prepared to shoot someone or even hunting.