Thread: Thieves-- Man O Man

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Some interesting comments here, on defense of home and possessions. As a little background, I am a retired Marine I spent 30 years in the Corps, I make that statement only for the purpose of qualifing what I am about to say. I am no virgin when it comes to shooting or for that matter of being shot. I have been through both way to many times to count. And by the way both are painful in complettly different ways.

I also Am a firm believer in my right to protect what I have. I am going to do that no matter what, If at the end of the day there is a price to pay for defending my home and my family I will proudly and gladly pay that price no matter what it is, the alternative is just to horrible to think about. And even can get worse if I let that alternative happen because I am worried about the consequences to me personally.

Now with that said I am not ever going to shoot down some poor Pilgrim Thief over "STUFF". If I can catch him and give him a little payment thats one thing, If I can do as I did and stop him or them in the way I did by scaring the hell out of them thats one thing. But shooting them down, over some tools, In the back as they fled is not an option at least not for me. It was after all just "STUFF" thats replaceable.

Now if that same thief in any way shape or form threatens my family or my home in any way, I don't give a damn what the law is or says. I will do what ever I have to do to stop that threat, I think that's what men do!! And are supposed to do!!

Roland

Originally Posted by Hombre259

Some interesting comments here, on defense of home and possessions. As a little background, I am a retired Marine I spent 30 years in the Corps, I make that statement only for the purpose of qualifing what I am about to say. I am no virgin when it comes to shooting or for that matter of being shot. I have been through both way to many times to count. And by the way both are painful in complettly different ways.

I also Am a firm believer in my right to protect what I have. I am going to do that no matter what, If at the end of the day there is a price to pay for defending my home and my family I will proudly and gladly pay that price no matter what it is, the alternative is just to horrible to think about. And even can get worse if I let that alternative happen because I am worried about the consequences to me personally.

Now with that said I am not ever going to shoot down some poor Pilgrim Thief over "STUFF". If I can catch him and give him a little payment thats one thing, If I can do as I did and stop him or them in the way I did by scaring the hell out of them thats one thing. But shooting them down, over some tools, In the back as they fled is not an option at least not for me. It was after all just "STUFF" thats replaceable.

Now if that same thief in any way shape or form threatens my family or my home in any way, I don't give a damn what the law is or says. I will do what ever I have to do to stop that threat, I think that's what men do!! And are supposed to do!!

Roland

Well said, Roland, and I do not disagree with anything you said. My point in posting the "gist" of the Castle Doctrine was not to suggest that it is OK to shoot first and ask questions later. As you point out it is a matter of protecting life and limb of your family, and if you truly believe that your life is being threatened. Stuff is stuff, but life and a family's well being are priceless.

2 rounds in the ground was great control . I think If it was me as a thief the chambering of a shot gun is nerve racking . They carry such a high hit coverage area . Glad to hear you and family are ok though .

Originally Posted by Hombre259

Some interesting comments here, on defense of home and possessions. As a little background, I am a retired Marine I spent 30 years in the Corps, I make that statement only for the purpose of qualifing what I am about to say. I am no virgin when it comes to shooting or for that matter of being shot. I have been through both way to many times to count. And by the way both are painful in complettly different ways.

I also Am a firm believer in my right to protect what I have. I am going to do that no matter what, If at the end of the day there is a price to pay for defending my home and my family I will proudly and gladly pay that price no matter what it is, the alternative is just to horrible to think about. And even can get worse if I let that alternative happen because I am worried about the consequences to me personally.

Now with that said I am not ever going to shoot down some poor Pilgrim Thief over "STUFF". If I can catch him and give him a little payment thats one thing, If I can do as I did and stop him or them in the way I did by scaring the hell out of them thats one thing. But shooting them down, over some tools, In the back as they fled is not an option at least not for me. It was after all just "STUFF" thats replaceable.

Now if that same thief in any way shape or form threatens my family or my home in any way, I don't give a damn what the law is or says. I will do what ever I have to do to stop that threat, I think that's what men do!! And are supposed to do!!

Roland

Spoken like a true responsible gun owner. I just don't understand why so many people are afraid of us. Good job.....and I'm glad that you caught them.