Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: How many bullets does one need for self defense? [View all]Dash87
(3,220 posts)"Stupid stuff" in my mind would be not handling yourself correctly in a situation that calls for discipline and training. I just don't think the normal, average, every-day gun owner would be as efficient as a cop, and would be more prone to error. I have no statistics to back that up, though. Feel free to educate me.
The second part, about cops showing up and having to find out who the bad guy is, is necessary. Usually they just put both people in hand cuffs, right? It's probably more for their own safety. If you and the robber are hand-cuffed, and you eventually prove that you're the homeowner, what's the big deal? It's a minor inconvenience.
As for the "which one do I shoot?" problem, I'm not a cop, so I can't claim to know what to do in that situation. They would obviously want to resolve that peacefully, leading to both being hand-cuffed, and try to avoid that situation as much as possible.
By the way, I'm a rocket scientist by day, international spy / detective / weapons expert by night. This is the internet, after all.