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buckjay

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« on: February 21, 2012, 09:22:59 AM »
New Hampshire man arrested for firing gun into ground while catching suspected burglar

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/21/new-hampshire-man-faces-felony-charge-after-firing-gun-into-ground-near-burglar/


Thoughts?

Personally I'm getting pretty tired of perpetrators being able to play the victim card.
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Mr. Farknocker

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012, 09:42:34 AM »
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DonRow

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012, 12:21:04 PM »
I saw that. Makes you wonder 1) why did he shoot the ground ammo ain't cheap. 2) since when did criminals get more leeway then the guy protecting his property? But then again it's NH.
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GZire

Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 12:33:57 PM »
Pretty sad he's being charged. 

I can already see the prosecution's case;
"Judge obviously he didn't fear for his life, maiming, sodomy, or rape.  He fired into the ground.  If he was truly in fear he would have shot at the person exiting his neighbor's house."
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GZire

Re: Guy gets arrested for firing gun into ground to catch burglar
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 12:38:15 PM »
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wirecounter

Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012, 12:38:43 PM »
Quote from: GZire on February 21, 2012, 12:33:57 PM
Pretty sad he's being charged. 

What would happen here in Hawaii?  The ground is a "safe direction," but he was outside of his house, which is not allowed according to our wonderful laws . . .
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DonRow

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 01:40:51 PM »
Quote from: wirecounter on February 21, 2012, 12:38:43 PM
What would happen here in Hawaii?
Samething, they would throw every single book on the shelf at someone who did that in Hawaii. Then it would play in the hawaii media for months.
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Mr. Farknocker

Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2012, 02:07:50 PM »
Quote from: DonRow on February 21, 2012, 01:40:51 PM
Samething, they would throw every single book on the shelf at someone who did that in Hawaii. Then it would play in the hawaii media for months.

Awww, c'mon! You're just being cynical because its true!  ;D
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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2012, 03:30:30 PM »
And the DA has to think it over?

I wonder if he's elected or appointed.

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DonRow

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2012, 04:01:19 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Farknkocker on February 21, 2012, 02:07:50 PM
Awww, c'mon! You're just being cynical because its true!  ;D
:D
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GZire

Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2012, 04:58:26 PM »
Quote from: wirecounter on February 21, 2012, 12:38:43 PM
What would happen here in Hawaii?  The ground is a "safe direction," but he was outside of his house, which is not allowed according to our wonderful laws . . .

Dunno man.  The prosecutor's office has been pretty good about when you are trying to protect yourself, but this isn't the case here.

Keep in mind that the guy is not on his property and the older gentleman is shooting to warn.  He should have shot the guy in the ass and told the police he thought the guy was trying to run and get a gun/cover, or said it was an AD due to the stress of the situation.

In Texas he probably could have drilled him and gotten a medal.
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sirkaiks

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2012, 06:04:56 PM »
this is complete bullshit. glad to hear that the local gun owners organization is stepping in or at least supporting the old man.
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dmas

Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2012, 08:01:23 PM »
Despite this, I still love the place.  License plates read, "live free or die".  No gun reg, no permits.  Only nics check. 
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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2012, 09:26:08 PM »
And this is why we tell people - you only shoot to stop.  You can only shoot to stop when your life is in danger.  If it wasn't good enough to kill someone, then don't pull the trigger.
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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2012, 09:33:44 PM »
Just like when the rabbit is attacking you? Yell first! then SHOOT!
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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #15 on: February 22, 2012, 01:05:02 AM »
He should be commended not arrested, let him off and buy him a case of beer.....or wine if he's fancy like that
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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2012, 08:06:08 AM »
Merged the topic, sorry for making it confusing.
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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2012, 08:19:31 AM »
Quote from: SpeedTek on February 21, 2012, 09:33:44 PM
Just like when the rabbit is attacking you? Yell first! then SHOOT!


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Re: NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #18 on: February 22, 2012, 10:20:56 AM »
Is it legal to shoot to stop an ongoing felony in New Hampshire?
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DonRow

NH Man Arrested for Firing Gun Into the Ground To Thwart a Burglary
« Reply #19 on: February 22, 2012, 12:43:35 PM »
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