FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just recently, an incident took place in the middle of the night (someone tried to break in the house). My question for y'all is this: Would I have been in the wrong if I killed the intruder? I've heard two different stories on how to handle intruders, so to be clear, could I have killed the person or just shot them without killing them? Side note: The Smith & Wesson was begging to be unloaded...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
181pl Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Depends where you live my friend. In Florida, you'd have likely been in the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I think most places you have the right to defend your home against intruders no matter the outcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 In Georgia, if the intruder is inside your home, shoot the bastard and if he dies, he dies. You are in the clear. If he tries to run, and makes it out the door, shoot the bastard and drag him back inside, clean up any evidence that he made it outside and you are in the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, HawgGoneIt said: In Georgia, if the intruder is inside your home, shoot the bastard and if he dies, he dies. You are in the clear. If he tries to run, and makes it out the door, shoot the bastard and drag him back inside, clean up any evidence that he made it outside and you are in the clear. Gotcha. That's one of the scenarios I was told about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, FootballGuy said: Just recently, an incident took place in the middle of the night (someone tried to break in the house). My question for y'all is this: Would I have been in the wrong if I killed the intruder? I've heard two different stories on how to handle intruders, so to be clear, could I have killed the person or just shot them without killing them? Side note: The Smith & Wesson was begging to be unloaded...lol. What took place? Was anybody in danger? Were they just looking to steal your stuff? Deciding to kill somebody, especially if nobody is in danger, is no small thing. If they were trying to run away, could you shoot somebody, presumably in the back, could you live with that? If you or family are in danger I think you have every right to defend and a responsibility to defend your self/family. Glad your safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Damn football guy, from the way you post on the board I would have thought there would be a lot of slow singing and flower bringing if your burglar alarm starts ringing!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 In the state of GA if they are in your home. You can shoot him legally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Ever read this story? This guy should get a medal https://www.google.com/amp/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4376954/amp/No-charges-against-Oklahoma-man-killed-3-intruders.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, World Citizen said: What took place? Was anybody in danger? Were they just looking to steal your stuff? Deciding to kill somebody, especially if nobody is in danger, is no small thing. If they were trying to run away, could you shoot somebody, presumably in the back, could you live with that? If you or family are in danger I think you have every right to defend and a responsibility to defend your self/family. Glad your safe. It happened around 2:00 a.m. My 5 year old niece was spending the night with me I'm a light sleeper, so I hear everything. Heard a loud bang on my door, as if the person was trying to kick the door in. My niece was in her bed sleep at the time, but she immediately sat up because as soon as she her the bang. I ran to her room and grabbed her, and I could see the shadow of the person at her window.....trying to get inside. Ran to my bathroom, and I told her to stay there. Got my gun and stood at the threshold. My security system system said "front door open," so I thought the person was in my house, but he wasn't. Apparently, he or she kicked the door so hard to the point where it confused the security system. Keep in mind, I'm on the phone with 911 as this occurs. Thank God there was somebody on duty in my area, because he (the officer) was there in like 30 seconds.....No Lie! I was about to take a life that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, HawgGoneIt said: In Georgia, if the intruder is inside your home, shoot the bastard and if he dies, he dies. You are in the clear. If he tries to run, and makes it out the door, shoot the bastard and drag him back inside, clean up any evidence that he made it outside and you are in the clear. ^^ This. And remember you were "In fear for your and your families safety". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, HawgGoneIt said: In Georgia, if the intruder is inside your home, shoot the bastard and if he dies, he dies. You are in the clear. If he tries to run, and makes it out the door, shoot the bastard and drag him back inside, clean up any evidence that he made it outside and you are in the clear. 6 minutes ago, Cossacks said: ^^ This. And remember you were "In fear for your and your families safety". Hope you guys are being serious. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nolebull813 said: Hope you guys are being serious. Lol Its happened before its a legal law in GA.... If you shoot them outside just bring em back in.... All BS aside the cops cant do anything because theyre in your house.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Yea, it has already been said but in Georgia in general if they are in your home you can shoot. If they are outside your home they need to be threatening your life with a weapon capable of inflicting harm from a distance, i.e. point a gun at you. Holding a knife while outside your home won't get it, it has to be something that can harm you like a gun or bomb or flamethrower or Molotov cocktail. As the old AT&T commercial used to say they have to be able to "reach out and touch" you. Even inside your home they have to be threatening with something capable. Just saying they are going to hurt you is not enough unless there is an overwhelming difference in size and strength. Even then to be in the clear, it needs to be an active threat such as advancing toward you. If they are retreating it gets a little grey. You may or even probably not be criminally charged but watch out for a civil suit. Of course there are always the issues Citizen brought up to deal with after the fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 And libs want to take away the "assault rifle" because they look mean. Blow him away. Ask questions later. Protection of family is job #1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCIntellectualProperty Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Nolebull813 said: Damn football guy, from the way you post on the board I would have thought there would be a lot of slow singing and flower bringing if your burglar alarm starts ringing!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Drummer61 said: No ...If you doubt me call your attorney.. Iam only talking Florida as I live in West Palm Beach. No I understand. West Palm Beach? I'm trying to come there and visit. Always been interested in that city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Drummer61 said: You just missed Sun Fest !! Lot of clubs for young, great location with very user friendly airport.. Google it and do some research.. Great minor league ball park,lots of stuff to do.. Will do! Gonna try to get out there after my trip to Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 hours ago, FootballGuy said: It happened around 2:00 a.m. My 5 year old niece was spending the night with me I'm a light sleeper, so I hear everything. Heard a loud bang on my door, as if the person was trying to kick the door in. My niece was in her bed sleep at the time, but she immediately sat up because as soon as she her the bang. I ran to her room and grabbed her, and I could see the shadow of the person at her window.....trying to get inside. Ran to my bathroom, and I told her to stay there. Got my gun and stood at the threshold. My security system system said "front door open," so I thought the person was in my house, but he wasn't. Apparently, he or she kicked the door so hard to the point where it confused the security system. Keep in mind, I'm on the phone with 911 as this occurs. Thank God there was somebody on duty in my area, because he (the officer) was there in like 30 seconds.....No Lie! I was about to take a life that night. Scary situation. Didn't leave you much time. How cool was it to have someone so close? They caught the guy I assume. Again, glad you and your niece are safe and you didn't have to shoot anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AztecPadre Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 5 hours ago, HawgGoneIt said: In Georgia, if the intruder is inside your home, shoot the bastard and if he dies, he dies. You are in the clear. If he tries to run, and makes it out the door, shoot the bastard and drag him back inside, clean up any evidence that he made it outside and you are in the clear. Easy there Drago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Lol at all you GA guys coming correct with the law. Hope that's not the only statute you know. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, Drummer61 said: No direct flights from WPB to Vegas...Bummer.. You have to go Ft Lauderdale.. Go over to Palm Beach and see Mar A Largo... Gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AztecPadre Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Taking a human beings life is no small thing. It will haunt your dreams. Trust me. They say after the first one it gets easier but it doesnt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, World Citizen said: Scary situation. Didn't leave you much time. How cool was it to have someone so close? They caught the guy I assume. Again, glad you and your niece are safe and you didn't have to shoot anyone. I have no idea if they caught the guy or not. But yeah, the whole situation just made me even more aware of my surroundings. We're good tho. I was kinda hoping that he actually got in the house because as soon as he woulda made his first step, his head woulda been blown off! But like you said, at least it didn't go that far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, AztecPadre said: Taking a human beings life is no small thing. It will haunt your dreams. Trust me. They say after the first one it gets easier but it doesnt. I know. But....all the second guessing goes out the window when someone's trying to put your life in danger. It's either be harmed or do the harming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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