Shooting a home invader

[StageLeft]

It depends on the circumstances but basically if it's 3:00 am and somebody is playing around downstairs yes you can shoot them without a problem.

Unless of course you're in Canada in which case you better be able to prove that they meant to definitely harm you or family or else you get in trouble. Stupid I know.

 

[MedicBob]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
It depends on the circumstances but basically if it's 3:00 am and somebody is playing around downstairs yes you can shoot them without a problem.

Unless of course you're in Canada in which case you better be able to prove that they meant to definitely harm you or family or else you get in trouble. Stupid I know.

In WI, IL, FL, and NC you would goto jail in your above example. The dirtbag isn't threatening you or your family, you can escape, you can call the police, etc.

The law in Canada is like many US states, they have to pose an immediate danger to you/your family.

 

[Smaulz]

That's why I love Nebraska... one of the last 3 (maybe 4) states where it's still legal to shoot somebody to defend your life, your families lives, or your property.