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The headline made me instantly rage (as intended). Reading the article made me reconsider. The real answer is to not have guns in the hands of the public. But then only criminals will have guns. Stfu.
Did you just tell yourself to STFU?
If the public wasn't allowed to have guns and this guy did turn out to be a home invader, what would you say then?
I remember reading that statistically it isuch more likely that you kill a friend or family member with a gun than a home invader while trying to defend you're home. Instead of worrying about hypothetical 'what ifs' that are very unlikely to happen maybe we should stay anchored in reality.
I'd introduce them to my baseball bat. Repeatedly. Then call the police.
So, you don't want to kill them with a gun, you'd rather get up close and personal and bludgeon their face until they're unrecognizable? Baseball bats are a deadly threat too, go attack someone with one and watch how fast you get an AWDW charge.
I'd take being shot over being repeatedly bludgeoned with a baseball bat, personally.
I think I heard on the radio that the homeowner was an old man, so I doubt he'd be capable of using a baseball bat against a college athlete. But I can't find an article that says anything about his age.
Look at that 100%justified use. If only it legal to defend yourself where I live like this. That would be great.
Canada?