My home defense policy
Posted 07-14-2008 at 10:37 PM by DWFan
In a home defense scenario, I'm not there to play games of intimidation or match wits or find out who has the bigger cojones. I am there to defend lives and property. If you enter my house, I must assume that you will do whatever is necessary to avoid being caught, including taking lives. It is very possible that your purpose in my home IS to take life. I do not have the means or desire to determine your mental state and no legal obligation to do so. Do not expect sympathy or understanding. I am sure you would not have any if the situation were reversed.
I will not fire a warning shot. I will not hold you at bay until the police arrive. I will not attempt to subdue you with the threat of using my weapon. I will not give you the opportunity to make a desperate attempt to flee or disarm me and possibly end up in a physical conflict where an accidental shot can wound or kill myself or my wife. I will not give you an opportunity to escape and find someone else to prey on; someone who is possibly defenseless; someone you may torture and kill simply because you wish to escalate your criminal actions and have the opportunity to do so.
It is against my moral values to possibly sacrifice the life of another because I was unwilling to pull the trigger. I can do nothing about anyone you have previously victimized, but I can and will prevent you from victimizing me or anyone in the future. Rest assured, invade my house and I will shoot you, period. No debate, no question, no hesitation. I am not a vigilante; you caused this situation, I didn't go looking for you. To believe that I do not have the will to pull the trigger because I have any respect for your life is the worst, and probably last, mistake you will ever make.
I will not fire a warning shot. I will not hold you at bay until the police arrive. I will not attempt to subdue you with the threat of using my weapon. I will not give you the opportunity to make a desperate attempt to flee or disarm me and possibly end up in a physical conflict where an accidental shot can wound or kill myself or my wife. I will not give you an opportunity to escape and find someone else to prey on; someone who is possibly defenseless; someone you may torture and kill simply because you wish to escalate your criminal actions and have the opportunity to do so.
It is against my moral values to possibly sacrifice the life of another because I was unwilling to pull the trigger. I can do nothing about anyone you have previously victimized, but I can and will prevent you from victimizing me or anyone in the future. Rest assured, invade my house and I will shoot you, period. No debate, no question, no hesitation. I am not a vigilante; you caused this situation, I didn't go looking for you. To believe that I do not have the will to pull the trigger because I have any respect for your life is the worst, and probably last, mistake you will ever make.
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Hard to argue with that!!Posted 07-15-2008 at 12:05 AM by iflylow74
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My sentiments, exactly. Come to my home, uninvited, and you will go away in a black plastic bag. I'm too old for brawling, and will simply not tolerate a standoff. Defense of myself, my wife, and my property is a recognized right, and I will use it to the best of my ability.Posted 07-15-2008 at 10:18 AM by Seabeescotty 
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Very well written post and I agree with you.Posted 07-16-2008 at 05:08 PM by Windwalker -
As the bumper sticker said:
"If you are found here tonight, you will be found here tomorrow."Posted 07-17-2008 at 06:07 PM by seattle fog - The reason for my posting this was that I got into a rather heated debate, both on and off the computer, with people who informed me that I had some moral duty to use a non-lethal means of detering the intruder before resorting to pulling the trigger. My opinion of that has always been that any time you do that, you are placing the life of the intruder above that of yourself and family members.Posted 07-17-2008 at 11:26 PM by DWFan
- I agree with that statement! If the intruder puts himself in harm's way, it's up to me to do the right thing, and send him to his reward. Otherwise, he'll try on someone else.Posted 07-18-2008 at 09:58 AM by Seabeescotty
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I don't know many people here, other than trolls, who would say to try to deter the perp before shooting him. My opinion is, you know you're in my house when you're not supposed to be. Therefore you will deal with the consequences. It's my responsibility to protect myself and my family first and foremost.Posted 07-18-2008 at 10:13 AM by TexasT - I hear ya, loud and clear, TT! I think all of us, here at G&G, pretty much agree on this, and will do what we have to, in order to protect our families.Posted 07-18-2008 at 12:07 PM by Seabeescotty
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All my Mil. training I know what deadly force is.
And by its deffinition I know how to use it and
in most threatining circumstances will...Posted 07-18-2008 at 05:17 PM by Paul T - I cant figure out how anyone would think that a homeowner should avoid using deadly force. The intruder has taken their life into their own hands by entering my home.Posted 07-18-2008 at 08:11 PM by iflylow74
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I agree with everyone else come in my house and I got 00 buck for ya or 9mm or whatever else i find first
Posted 07-18-2008 at 08:18 PM by lunchbox99 -
what?
you guys arent going to make the badguy cocoa?
mebbe a lil pie?
it's not his fault he is in your house in the middle of the night.
his mom weaned him too early or something.Posted 10-09-2008 at 02:51 PM by billy -
These folks just need the quidance that only GOD can provide and I'm willing to arrange the meeting...Posted 10-09-2008 at 08:07 PM by toolman
