Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders (Read 5191 times)

kevlar

Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« on: May 24, 2013, 12:30:08 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1mKHH22YNyc#!

I bet Piers Morgan gives this story around the clock coverage.

popeye

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2013, 01:07:58 PM »
is it ok to shoot would be intruder through the window
before they actually broke in?

kevlar

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2013, 01:16:57 PM »
The police said she had reason to fear for her life, so the shooting is justifiable.

GZire

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2013, 04:14:26 PM »
is it ok to shoot would be intruder through the window
before they actually broke in?

Some places yes, other places maybe no.  You need to know the applicable firearms laws in your location.

macsak

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2013, 05:22:59 PM »
not in HI

is it ok to shoot would be intruder through the window
before they actually broke in?

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Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2013, 06:20:39 AM »
From what I understand, if you use your weapon for self defense, you will be arrested on the spot no matter what and they will sort it out downtown or in court. Hawaii's interpretation of the phrase "self defense" is quite liberal and they assert their agenda through things like gun laws. Is it important to know the local gun laws? Definitely. Would I pull the trigger inside my home to protect my family without thinking twice? Absolutely.
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Gd4udog

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2013, 10:52:10 AM »
If she shot first here, I think she would be arrested for attempted murder.

fstbckgt

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2013, 02:36:56 PM »
If she shot first here, I think she would be arrested for attempted murder.
I wonder if it would be justified in Hawaii if they were in the process of breaking the window or would they have to be inside your domicile for it to be justified.

Gd4udog

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2013, 02:59:07 PM »
I don't think so.....she maybe able to yell "stop I have a gun and I will shoot" and it may scare them off. I think in hawaii your life really has to be a life or death situation to justify a self defence scenario .

Kingkeoni

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2013, 05:45:01 PM »
I don't think so.....she maybe able to yell "stop I have a gun and I will shoot" and it may scare them off. I think in hawaii your life really has to be a life or death situation to justify a self defence scenario .

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Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.

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Gd4udog

Re: Women uses her .38 revolver to repel home invaders
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2013, 06:47:32 PM »
Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.
Avoidance: The police are on the way
Deterrence : I have a gun and I will shoot
De-escalation: Couple of rounds in the floor/ roof. If needed
Just saying