Man Shoots Intruder --"Castle Doctrine State"

[whoseyourdaddy]

I know exactly how I would react and have been in the position before.
As a gun owner I would have no hesitation in shooting them as they know the score once they break in and I wouldn't care who it is.

I'm sorry to hear you had that experience.

I doubt however that, as a moral being, you would have 'no hesitation' in shooting someone nor that, as a moral being, you wouldn't regret to the end of your days that you had taken a human life.

This is why I am thankful that gun ownership is so restrictive in Ireland and long may it remain so.

[OutKast]

Texas News . Apparently.

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I was looking for a direct link to what you pasted, but nevermind. It is all very redundant anyway. bye

[hunterhilman]

I'm sorry to hear you had that experience.

I doubt however that, as a moral being, you would have 'no hesitation' in shooting someone nor that, as a moral being, you wouldn't regret to the end of your days that you had taken a human life.

This is why I am thankful that gun ownership is so restrictive in Ireland and long may it remain so.

Our elderly neighbour was attacked and badly beaten with a hammer as they wanted more cash, they got a little money in a jar but the rest of her pension goes into the bank and they beat her unconscious as didn't believe her.

You say human life, they are not human, they're scumbags so I would have no hesitation in using the gun if they entered my house. They enter my property again there's a good chance they won't leave alive and have told the police this.
My Family's safety comes first.

[TonyB]

In reality the victim is better off doing nothing.
The Gardai won't come and when they do hours later they won't do anything.
Even if the criminal is caught nothing will happen.

The law in this country is a joke, very much on the criminals side

Too many dim witted do gooders in their ivory towers calling the shots

[hunterhilman]

In reality the victim is better off doing nothing.
The Gardai won't come and when they do hours later they won't do anything.
Even if the criminal is caught nothing will happen.

The law in this country is a joke, very much on the criminals side

The problem is there is no deterrent, Prison is no deterrent, its a home away from home for the criminals and anyway they're full up, if you're sentenced to 3 months you're out in 3 weeks or less, the system, the country is a joke

[Young Banger]

What's the current situation in Ireland re self defense ?

Or defense of your property ? :


"Texas is a Castle Doctrine State

Sometimes the news is encouraging and entertaining !

This burglar's relative says: "At least he could have fired a warning shot first!"

From WTTC News in Dallas, we get this heartwarming tale of long-time criminal, 33 year old Deyfon Pipkin, who was in the process of climbing in a window of a Texas home ...... that wasn't his.


The elderly owner - and former Marine - occupant saw him and fired one shot from his .357 Magnum, abruptly ending Deyfon’s criminal career. (There is no such thing as a FORMER Marine!)

As the police do, they came by to investigate, gathered the corpse, then went to notify Deyfon's family of his unfortunate early demise. It seems that the family were very upset, because they then showed up at the scene.

"That ol' guy could have fired a warning shot," Lakesha Thompson, Pipkins' sister-in-law, complained. "Then at least Deyfon would've known that there was a gun on the property and the owner might use it in self-defense."

COMMENT FROM THE SIDELINE:

"That's certainly true, Lakesha. The home-owner could also have invited him in and given him a beer, then helped him cart the TV out to the curb".

"Unfortunately for Deyfon, Texas is a 'Castle Doctrine state', and the homeowner chose to shoot the intruder, as is the right and proper thing for a homeowner that is being broken into to do in Texas.

"For that matter, Lakesha, you could have warned Deyfon yourself. Why didn't YOU tell him: 'Deyfon, yo' needs to quit breakin' into other peoples' houses and stealin' their shit. One o' these days someone is goins to pop a cap in yo' ass.'"

"In light of the steadily increasing cost of ammunition, coupled with the rising scarcity, a warning shot - especially in Texas - is a frivolous and unnecessary expense."

"And, in this case a substantial savings of taxpayer money was a side result: NO investigation expense, NO jail time awaiting trial, NO expense of a trial, and NO prison costs after sentencing!"

Don't you just love it, when things work out right?"

What would you do if you found someone climbing through your window ? An intruder in the middle of the night ?

What are your rights ? (And what are your desires ? In such case .)

xx

Stephanie, being the lovely mature and sophisticated courtesan that she is would ask Mr. Burglar on climbing in her window if he would like a drink and a shower and how long he was intending to stay

[simon2280]

Guns are a Final Solution, Only when other Options are Unavailable, There is one very simple Option, Shock. Electric shock delivery instruments are now available world wide, in many shapes and seizes. These gadgets can stop any human long enough to change minds and actions. Hit repeatedly even the most stupidly determined individual can be defended against in the privacy of ones own home,,,,Let an intruder complain to the Police

[Stephanie]

Stephanie, being the lovely mature and sophisticated courtesan that she is would ask Mr. Burglar on climbing in her window if he would like a drink and a shower and how long he was intending to stay

Lol x

I'm good natured , but not that good natured


Plus I'm fully booked x

Mr. Burglar would need to make an appointment x

[Stephanie]

Guns are a Final Solution, Only when other Options are Unavailable, There is one very simple Option, Shock. Electric shock delivery instruments are now available world wide, in many shapes and seizes. These gadgets can stop any human long enough to change minds and actions. Hit repeatedly even the most stupidly determined individual can be defended against in the privacy of ones own home,,,,Let an intruder complain to the Police

Are StunGuns not illegal ? X

[Stephanie]

In reality the victim is better off doing nothing.
The Gardai won't come and when they do hours later they won't do anything.
Even if the criminal is caught nothing will happen.

The law in this country is a joke, very much on the criminals side

Too many dim witted do gooders in their ivory towers calling the shots

Depends on the situation xx

In my 20s I fought off an attacker that tried to kidnap me in my own car. He had a gun. I'm alive.

If I had cooperated with him and allowed him to drive me off to god knows where , I would not have survived ,

or at the very least I would have been heinously assaulted. He had a gun , I resisted his demands , and found the

split second opportunity to get away.

Fighting back , negotiating , escaping , are All viable options in addition to 'doing nothing'.

That night after the 'incident' is the first time I ever drank tequila. Was shaken and in shock and raging angry for a long spell.

Then went looking for him. Glad didn't find him.