"Warning Shots" create increased liability over actually shooting the person.
I'm glad to hear someone say that. Those that say they will- probably have not had to do so. I hope that day never comes to anyone. I have seen many "justifiable" killings in which the shooter never really recovers..Call it post traumatic stress syndrome or whatever you want. That's why most police depts offer or mandate counseling. Their shootings are over potential life ending situations..However, to take a life just based on stealing "stuff"- I would not want that burden on my shoulders.
To be up close and "personal" and watch the life drain out of somebody..is a sad sight regardless of who it is.
I couldnt have said it better. I have been involved in "agent/officer involved shootings." Taking a life, even the life of a scumbag, has a lot of repercussions. It effects even the strongest, most well trained person in a deep way.
Let me ask you this then. How would you feel going to fight for your country. You kill others there that are just doing the same thing for their country and have never done anything personal to you? Maybe killing a theif is a little too much to begin with, but what about later when they come back for more because you were too much of a chicken to handle yourself the first time, that is, even if you even have that option. I guess if I am ever faced with that decision I will see what I am made of. I hope I never am, and I am sure to lock everything up really good at night, but I don't think I'm going to just hide away while someone is taking my stuff.
Actually, it is your "gung ho" attitude that is disturbing. It is almost as if you are waiting for the opportunity to kill another person. There are many alternatives to hiding while someone is taking your stuff. But in what reality does losing a few items equate to losing a life?
Well, my question has been answered. I can see your offended as you easily and usually are.
Well, my question has been answered. I can see your offended as you easily and usually are.
Let me ask you this then. How would you feel going to fight for your country. You kill others there that are just doing the same thing for their country and have never done anything personal to you? .
I say that if you are worried, get a tazer and shock the living shit out of the tresspasser. Call 911 and if the person trys to move, zap him a few more times. A few good things could come out of this. 1. You get to keep your stuff. 2. The trespasser is probably wishing he was shot but is still alive. 3. He is caught and does time. 4. They will probably stay far away from you knowing what being shocked all to hell feels like. 5. You get to add to all of the other youtube videos of people getting shocked for their stupidity.
I have a tazer, and honestly it doesn't do a good job. Besides, it could kill someone also. It only takes 5 milliamps to kill a person.