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Gun Control & RKBA

ileus

(15,396 posts)

4. I don't know I'm conflicted.

Reply to GreenStormCloud (Original post)

Tue Oct 23, 2012, 06:23 PM

Oct 2012

As much as I like the result when some scumbag puke is poked full of holes, I don't like the idea of waiting with the purpose of engaging the robbers. (unless you live above or beside the place of business) Install an alarm system and let the cops respond.

Toss in the fact the owner puts himself in danger and to me it's not worth it.

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TEXAS: Business Owner Stakes Out His Own Store. [View all] GreenStormCloud Oct 2012 OP

I don't much like the idea rrneck Oct 2012 #1

I'm on the edge about that as well. But it has to be absolutely frustrating... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #6

meh jollyreaper2112 Oct 2012 #2

"The usual story" you hear are the exceptions. But most MSM like it that way... Eleanors38 Oct 2012 #5

I wasn't "fondling" it ... holdencaufield Oct 2012 #7

No sympathy for thieves that steal money or property former-republican Oct 2012 #3

I second this. Llewlladdwr Oct 2012 #8

Some around say that's the risk you take when you choose to own "stuff" ileus Oct 2012 #14

I don't know I'm conflicted. ileus Oct 2012 #4

Reminds me of the hackneyed sign ... holdencaufield Oct 2012 #9

Any place but Texas, charges would be filled against the shooter. ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #10

Good point about the guard. GreenStormCloud Oct 2012 #12

Nope, not in Alabama, either. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #13

There are quite a few states where this would be protected by Castle Doctrine. OneTenthofOnePercent Oct 2012 #18

Not quite. ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #20

Are you suggesting Jenoch Oct 2012 #22

I am not suggesting that. ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #23

I would not be so sure about that ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #24

As always, check your local laws. ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #25

The problem arises if the perps are shot while still in the house but are "fleeing" ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #26

My understanding of most jurisdictions (Texas not withstanding) ManiacJoe Oct 2012 #27

OOPS. Got my days mixed up. I thought today was Friday. GreenStormCloud Oct 2012 #11

I have no problem with this. Atypical Liberal Oct 2012 #15

I think he had very good reason to guard his store slackmaster Oct 2012 #16

I have no problem with this. MicaelS Oct 2012 #17

Thank you all for your helpful responses. N/T GreenStormCloud Oct 2012 #19

Waiting in an ambush for someone does precisely zero harm 4th law of robotics Oct 2012 #21

Getting shot while burglarizing Francis Marion Oct 2012 #28