She went into her kitchen and saw a man trying to break in. The man saw her and screamed threats at her, Mangion said. She told him she was armed and on the phone with police, he said.
Why would she feel bad? She told the guy she was armed, and on the phone with police. He clearly saw/heard her, and made the decision to break into the premises. How stupid can you be? Dumb ass deserved what he got.
Originally Posted By waggy;
"my wife keeps saying we need to get one but we put it off. not to mention i have little experience with them and have no idea what one ot get. "
Get a shotgun! That's your best chance in a home invasion. After that, I keep a Glock 30 SF (.45 ACP) on hand for follow-up. There's all kinds of instrucional videos on youtube, just search "glock". Of course, take some hand-on instructions from local gun clubs, etc. too. Always stay well-trained and ready. Illinois is one of the two most unfriendly "gun-owner" states, but you've still got many rights.
Joe
I'm as liberal as they come, and am against the death penalty. But this woman did exactly what she should have done in this situation. Called the cops, warned the perp, then fired one debilitating shot once he answered her warnings with aggression.
I will add that this reminds me of a weird reason why I love owning two dogs - I'll never die in my sleep from a home invader - my dogs would wake me even if someone suspicious parks in front of our place.
yeah someone linked a nice small shotgun thats perfect for home defence. We have a gun club (think its still open. they were getting sued though) i should check out.
Yeah Il sucks for gun owners. if its not a hunting rifle they dont' want you to own it.
and what do you suggest she do? police were not there and wouldn't be for a few minutes. the guy was getting into her house.
really what do you suggest?
I live in the country. if we have a fire or police emergency it would take about 20-30 minutes for the cops/fire department/EMS to get here. we understand that if we have a house fire the house is gone (we also pay more home owner insurance then friends in town) and in the event of a accident we need to know what to do (both me and my wife have taken many first aid class's).
only thing we don't own is a gun (well have a old .22 but not sure it works. thing is really old). my wife keeps saying we need to get one but we put it off. not to mention i have little experience with them and have no idea what one ot get.
I don't really blame her for shooting but I think she could have given a clearer warning to the guy first. I mean, you stand where he can see you holding the gun and you yell out that if he comes in you are going to shoot him. I didn't hear anything like that in this call.
Places where the officer has 20 miles of back roads to drive.
Ditto. I didnt either which is why i posted earlier i think this is odd.
The way i heard the call it sounds like she just blew away some defenseless drunk guy who sounds like he mistook her house for a friend (Pat was it)? I am all for defending your property but with no verbal warning, hiding in the dark, and not letting the guy know you had a gun it almost sounds like straight up murder.
Jackson was home alone when her dog woke her up, Mangion said. She turned all the lights in the house on and then armed herself with the shotgun. Her husband was not home, Mangion said.
She went into her kitchen and saw a man trying to break in. The man saw her and screamed threats at her, Mangion said. She told him she was armed and on the phone with police, he said.
The man picked up a patio table and threw it through the patio door, Mangion said. He stepped into the kitchen and that is when she fired the fatal blast, striking him in the center of the chest, he said.
she did the right thing. had 911 record for proof, blew his ass to hell. nothing else she could have done.
I dunno, google. cushing, ok. E 800 Road isn't that far from cushing or the interstate.
In a situation like this, would popo's have mutual aid like fire depts do?
on a side note, i've never seen such a square grid of roads.
The guy threw a table through the door. I would have feared for my life also...
Ditto. I didnt either which is why i posted earlier i think this is odd.
The way i heard the call it sounds like she just blew away some defenseless drunk guy who sounds like he mistook her house for a friend (Pat was it)? I am all for defending your property but with no verbal warning, hiding in the dark, and not letting the guy know you had a gun it almost sounds like straight up murder.