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Old 04-12-2007, 02:53 PM   #24
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On another note.....if someone were to break into my house while me and my pregnant wife were there and threatened us both, without showing a gun or knife, could I legally shoot the bastid?
I think my trigger finger would be very loose if that were to happen..... What if he did have a gun, never fired a shot and I got him first? What if he had nothing and I shot him anyways? Always wondered.....
I'm sure the majority of the public would be in my favor but would the law?
Just remember that if you make that decision make sure he never gets back up....Dead Men Tell No Tales....theres a reason for that saying

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