Holy @#*!....

[tlperry68]

This morning at 4:45 my wife and I woke up to the sound of our front screen door being opened followed by some one messing around with the lock. I ran to the hallway towards the front door (right next to my 2 year old sons room). I think the guy heard me sling shot a 40 cal round into the pipe of a Smith & Wesson auto and then I yelled at him to get back. To his luck he complied and vacated forthwith. I have no clue who he was, or what he wanted - he may have been at the wrong house by mistake, maybe not. I feel so much more comfortable knowing that I am prepared to defend my family before the police can get here. Oddly enough I set the gun on my countertop right next to my NRA membership card that just came in the mail. :fighting0098:

[poncho08]

holly $!*# frecky. i just got my restricted and non-restricted card just the other day as whale fill so much better now!

[tlperry68]

There is a nice sense of security with having a fire arm even if it is only a sense.

[tbplus10]

Unfortunately your in Ca. and the whiney liberals there would've strung you up by your testicles for shooting some poor thief trying to support his drug addicted welfare dependent family.
Just one more reason I didnt go back to Ca. to retire, God BLess Texas where a man can still shoot a thief on his property and not have to justify himself.

[dwill3015]

That's crazy! I'm glad everything worked out, and everyone is safe.

[tlperry68]

Unfortunately your in Ca. and the whiney liberals there would've strung you up by your testicles for shooting some poor thief trying to support his drug addicted welfare dependent family.
Just one more reason I didnt go back to Ca. to retire, God BLess Texas where a man can still shoot a thief on his property and not have to justify himself.
Under the use of deadly force laws in this state if you can prove that you believed there was threat of danger to yoursef or family you are justified in shooting someone. I don't recommend it because there is always someone who thinks guns should be outlawed completely and that person has been voted into office. I don't need to soot someone I think the sound of a locked and loaded gun speaks as loud as the gun can shoot anyways.
Luckily everything went OK and I didn't pepper my front door, I just repainted it last month.

[vncj96]

I do have a gun but my 120lbs. rottweiller can talk alot louder then me, as some poor fool found out when he tried to get in a window this last fall. then the cop almost lost a arm when he tried to reach acroos my wife to get to the window to take a look at it!! Good to hear everone is ok though.

[tbplus10]

Under the use of deadly force laws in this state if you can prove that you believed there was threat of danger to yoursef or family you are justified in shooting someone. I don't recommend it because there is always someone who thinks guns should be outlawed completely and that person has been voted into office. I don't need to soot someone I think the sound of a locked and loaded gun speaks as loud as the gun can shoot anyways.
Luckily everything went OK and I didn't pepper my front door, I just repainted it last month.

I'm aware of the Deadly force law in Ca. 3 years ago my older brother that lives near Sacramento (he's the type that never had a speeding ticket let alone commit any other crimes) was sentenced to 5 yrs probation with a permanent Felony record and $35K worth of legal bills for wounding an armed robber while he and the robber were inside my brothers house.
He was convicted of firing a weapon inside the city limits and firing a weapon into an occupied dwelling, he was found not guilty of causing grevious bodily harm to a person and attempted murder.
The robber was given a 2 yr felony sentence for armed invasion and burglary of an occupied dwelling.
The DA took the stance that my brother should've let the robber take what he wanted and then leave afterwards and my brother could call the police, they felt there was no need for my brother to arm himself and take the law into his own hands.
The robber also tried to sue my brother for "injuries sustained during the robbery" in Civil court but lost the case.
Yes I know all I want to about Ca. Deadly force laws.
Like I said here in Texas we can drop'em on the lawn and let the buzzards deal with'em.

[tlperry68]

Very true, thats the line between proving a real and true threat against you or your family. Luckily I live in orange county, the only remaining conservative county in southern, CA that recently cleared a homeowner in a similiar situation like your brothers. I am saddened to hear about his situation. The DA is obviuosly an anti gun person who puhes his beliefs on victims in the courts.

[ippielb]

Here in Canada, if someone hurts themselves on your property, ie someone snowmobiling on your land(i live on a farm) and they hit a rock, and wreck their sled, and break their leg, they can sue you. And possibly get compensation. EVEN if you have "No Trespassing" signs on each corner. And gun's are out of the question.And on an off note, got my firearms safety in April last year, and they said the maximum it would take was 30 days. But, yeah, stupid people eh?

[ibmoses]

I'm aware of the Deadly force law in Ca. 3 years ago my older brother that lives near Sacramento (he's the type that never had a speeding ticket let alone commit any other crimes) was sentenced to 5 yrs probation with a permanent Felony record and $35K worth of legal bills for wounding an armed robber while he and the robber were inside my brothers house.
He was convicted of firing a weapon inside the city limits and firing a weapon into an occupied dwelling, he was found not guilty of causing grevious bodily harm to a person and attempted murder.
The robber was given a 2 yr felony sentence for armed invasion and burglary of an occupied dwelling.
The DA took the stance that my brother should've let the robber take what he wanted and then leave afterwards and my brother could call the police, they felt there was no need for my brother to arm himself and take the law into his own hands.
The robber also tried to sue my brother for "injuries sustained during the robbery" in Civil court but lost the case.
Yes I know all I want to about Ca. Deadly force laws.
Like I said here in Texas we can drop'em on the lawn and let the buzzards deal with'em.


Thats messed up. What is scary is that the majority of the population agrees with this. They dont think we should be able to own weapons much less use them to defend ourselves and our property.

Bert:out:

[95CTburb19]

wow TB that is awful. Since when can someone break into your house and then sue you for it? The more stupid things I hear happening with society the more I want to move to a cabin in the woods somewhere. And TL, glad to hear everyone is OK. We had a string of robberies in my neighborhood a few years ago, pretty scary stuff.

[tlperry68]

Thats messed up. What is scary is that the majority of the population agrees with this. They dont think we should be able to own weapons much less use them to defend ourselves and our property.

Bert:out:
I wold disagree that most people want to get rid of guns. I would contend that the majority of people stand behind the US constitution. Many people are missinformed about firearm facts, many other just follow the mantra that guns kill. Either way I'm glad that the incident this morning ended the way it did. No body was hurt and my family is just fine.
I am going to sit on my porch and clean some guns this afternoon for the fun of it.:money:

[ct9a]

Hell, the lib-tards are trying to reach into TX as well. Remember what Mr. Horn went through last summer? Granted, he wasn't charged, but the fiasco of it all...... sheesh.

[tbplus10]

Hell, the lib-tards are trying to reach into TX as well. Remember what Mr. Horn went through last summer? Granted, he wasn't charged, but the fiasco of it all...... sheesh.

I dont remember the case you reffered to but your right there's a lot of liberals trying to change laws in Texas. Most of the push comes from an area North of Dallas, and coincidently that area is where many of the jobs and people from Silicon valley relocated to over the last few years.

[Land Shark]

Well Played Sir.......

[ct9a]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Horn_shooting_controversy

Here's a little on the Horn incident.

[MWright936]

Scary situation! I also like the added security of owning firearms. The police can't get there as fast as a hollow point! :glasses:

[tbplus10]

One nice think about racking a round in the chamber, it's an international language that needs no interpeting.

[MWright936]

One nice think about racking a round in the chamber, it's an international language that needs no interpeting.

lol VERY true!!

[cascott325]

i just got certified for my concealed and carry permit. i hope i never have to use it, but its nice to know that i will have the ability to protect myself or others if i absolutely have to. i was watching a special on tv and the anchor was asking questions to convicted felons, some of Americas most dangerous criminals, the question was what is the scariest thing they had ever experienced. they all responded by saying its when you are entering a dwelling and you hear the chamber action of a shotgun. i have no kids, so i keep a 12ga. by the bed and a .22 as well. the shotty is a little big for the house, so i will use the 22 for fast acurate action. but as i said before, i dont want to hurt anyone, i just dont want anyone i know to get hurt

[04sierracrewcab]

Unfortunately your in Ca. and the whiney liberals there would've strung you up by your testicles for shooting some poor thief trying to support his drug addicted welfare dependent family.
Just one more reason I didnt go back to Ca. to retire, God BLess Texas where a man can still shoot a thief on his property and not have to justify himself.
Prime example, my good nieghbor Joe Horn :)

[Henchman]

Should have popped off a round. If he was at the wrong house, he would have said so. Did he run? If he did, then you know he was trying to break in.:sign0021:

[tattooed4life]

That's crazy and scary that someone was that close to getting into your house. I would have done the same as you, although I think I would have waited to rack my remington 870 after he got the door open. That way I could have seen him S&%$t his pants and realize that this may be his last run. If he did survive I don't think it would ever happen again!!

[5speedsilverado]

lol old thread

[s5belford]

holy crap that is crazy, glad to hear you got up before he could make his way in and glad to hear you're all safe.