holdover
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Peacefull protestors
Missouri Couple Defends Their Home From Rampaging Mob Who Broke Through Perimeter Gate on Private Property…
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These people were totally within their rights to be out there protecting their house. The spin that these were protestors acting peacefully is pure bullshit. The entire community is private, gated and locked. These people were not on a public street or sidewalk. They had already forced entry and broken in, literally.
We can debate if it was the right tactic to stand outside vs. stay inside all day. It's a hard call if you weren't there. You need to make sure your home, which you have millions invested in is protected, but you also need to make sure you don't end up in prison. If I were out there I wouldn't have pointed my gun at anyone. I think they were far enough away where it was unnecessary. Unless you're ready to take a shot, keep the muzzle pointed down.
All of that being said, I think the guy did a pretty good job handling himself. There are a few things he could improve on but overall he did fine. His wife on the other hand, wow. From her finger jammed into the trigger guard, to pointing the muzzle at the crowd, to the way she haphazardly held the pistol with one hand... She needs to take some training. They can afford it.
We can debate if it was the right tactic to stand outside vs. stay inside all day. It's a hard call if you weren't there. You need to make sure your home, which you have millions invested in is protected, but you also need to make sure you don't end up in prison. If I were out there I wouldn't have pointed my gun at anyone. I think they were far enough away where it was unnecessary. Unless you're ready to take a shot, keep the muzzle pointed down.
All of that being said, I think the guy did a pretty good job handling himself. There are a few things he could improve on but overall he did fine. His wife on the other hand, wow. From her finger jammed into the trigger guard, to pointing the muzzle at the crowd, to the way she haphazardly held the pistol with one hand... She needs to take some training. They can afford it.
Mr. terzmo
.308 Win
Hard to remember when I heard a story reported by the media (Fox vs all) that was so far apart. One depicts white supremists harassing "peaceful" marchers and the other has scared shit couple defending their home.
holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
Thats right, and if Trump cured cancer , the story would be "" Trump puts thousands of doctors out of work""
spat
.950 JDJ
Never shoot a warning shot into the air. You don't know where it'll end up.I'll bet the house, they took their time if they heard "Protestors" hahahaha
The individuals who trespassed and criminally destroyed property were the agressors and escalators. Once they did not leave the property, they escalated it more. Add to it shouting at the homeowners additional salt!... Homeowners would only be escalating if they left their property to confront a mob in the street in front of their home, and that's even debatable if they were carrying Molotov Cocktails for example! Hahaha
Just an observation
Should've just did the Biden and put a few rounds in the air. Then what? Lmao!
They then guilty of illegal discharge?
The media would've loved it. Media would've been all over those who scraped their knees and elbows from falling, while running away!
But I agree, there's some fundamental issues with their confrontation with the mob as they don't seem so prepared, or ready for such an event. Especially the woman ...
As for the home, it's not too much house, as many old homes, plantation style homestead's are rented out for events like weddings and or bed & breakfasts joints. And lastly... Is Missouri after all. Not sure why it's national news ... Oh wait, White couple with guns! That's it! But how many killed in B vs B crime last weekend? We all know where... But just a tiny little blip and barely a notice by the media. It's all good!
Now, the lawn on the other hand can take it, and will visibly demonstrate that you are using live ammo.....
Also, even here in NY you can use physical force (but not deadly force) to remove trespassers. If they escalate such that your in danger of serious bodily harm, then deadly force would be warranted.
That's why you need to get the Mrs trained up.
You confront them hand to hand, and if they start to kick your ass, she can dispatch them.
You and the news must have video not available too me. I see no pointing at all. If he briefly flagged someone in the commotion that barely seems like "pointing".
Also, where they live they can protect their property from arson and such from the outside.
Allowing criminals to barricade your doors and burn down your house is unacceptable. If these crims will do it to a police station they sure as hell will do it to 2 rich white people.
The property was already broken into when they pushed past their security gate.
If this was Nancy Pelosis house, you can bet there would be dead bodies.
So approach the mob who has you seriously outnumbered and get physical then shoot after you feel your life is at risk? Even if it worked you would be deemed the initial aggressor of the physical encounter. In the real world you would probably get your weapon taken away and get killed with it.
The wife clearly pointed her pistol wildly at pretty much everyone, including her husband. Finger on the trigger.
To be honest, im watching on my phone, I didnt even see she had a gun at first. Either way, the mob threatened to kill them and their dog. She WAS in fear for her life.
In any other year, she could have shot them and been acquitted probably.
500 people breaking your gate and threatening your life and all.
This is a unique situation. Most people are treating it as if the people were out on the sidewalk in front of the house. In reality this is a gated community and they had already broken in. Imagine if your back yard was fenced in and 500 people knocked down the fence and were in your back yard shouting and threatening you.
This is why they were justified in their actions, where if someone out in front of an average house had a gun pointed at them the person would be facing charges.
spat
.950 JDJ
You are legally allowed to initiate physical force to remove trespassers. You are the initial aggressor, but just like a cop effecting an arrest you are entitled to.
You do not bring a lethal weapon, so it can't be taken from you.
I clearly stated that this requires that you have armed backup. So, you might get your ass kicked. But if you do, then your backup clearly has justification for the use of deadly force.
Except A35 states even in the home you may not be the initial aggressor.
spat
.950 JDJ
It says no such thing.
2. A person in possession or control of any premises, or a person
licensed or privileged to be thereon or therein, may use physical force
upon another person when he or she reasonably believes such to be
necessary to prevent or terminate what he or she reasonably believes to
be the commission or attempted commission by such other person of a
criminal trespass upon such premises. Such person may use any degree of
physical force, other than deadly physical force, which he or she
reasonably believes to be necessary for such purpose, and may use deadly
physical force in order to prevent or terminate the commission or
attempted commission of arson, as prescribed in subdivision one, or in
the course of a burglary or attempted burglary, as prescribed in
subdivision three.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I saw no indication of any attempt at arson. Nor, on this video, did I see any attempt to enter their home.
The husband was reasonable. The wife was not.
Here is the pointing I referred to.
You missed it..
1. A person may, subject to the provisions of subdivision two, use
physical force upon another person when and to the extent he or she
reasonably believes such to be necessary to defend himself, herself or a
third person from what he or she reasonably believes to be the use or
imminent use of unlawful physical force by such other person, unless:
(b) The actor was the initial aggressor;
holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
They may not respect white people but they respect guns
spat
.950 JDJ
Right, you can't hit them *before* they are trespassing.
If you can't initiate physical force afterwards, then none of section 2 has any meaning.
You running up to them and initiating and escalating (being the aggressor) is not going to fly as an exemption for using deadly force. Even if you think you found some loophole, the court of public opinion (and jurors) are going to indite and convict you.
Besides, once you're surrounded by the mob is the wife just going to start shooting into the crowd? This strategy is DOA.
spat
.950 JDJ
Ok, you're clearly misreading A35.
The limitation on being the initial aggressor is in 35.15 and only applies there.
The justification to stop trespassers is in 35.20 and not subject to that limitation at all.
Unless you think cops affecting an arrest are also not allowed to be the initial aggressor.
The sections pertaining to cops are clearly labeled so. Section 35.30 discusses police making arrests.
Different state different laws
spat
.950 JDJ
Right, but if your limitation in 35.15 only applies to section 2 of 35.15. It does not apply to tresspassers in 35.20 anymore than it applies to arrestees in 35.30.
When the tape is played on the news of you running up to the group and getting physical then having your wife fire into the crowd - good luck finding a jury to not convict.
spat
.950 JDJ
Around here ? No chance. You'd never even be charged.
Now your outcome in the inevitable Civil suit might not be so good, but criminal charges would not be forthcoming.
The DA's want nothing to do with this stuff. They will surely go to grand jury so the decision to charge is not theirs. The public will indite and convict for sure. It would look extremely bad.
spat
.950 JDJ
Think of it this way, George Zimmerman was acquitted.
Now imagine that case took place in his own front yard instead of a public sidewalk, and he wasn't the one who fired, but it was his wife who came out and saw him being beaten to death.
If you had some overzealous DA who did decide to charge, the defense would show pictures of your body face and hear testimony from your wife that she thought you were going to die, and she was going to be next.
spat
.950 JDJ
A grand jury does whatever the DA wants them to do.
He can decide exactly what case he wants to present and can make Ghandi look like a blood thirsty murderer or Ghengis Khan look like a choir boy if he chooses.
It all sounds good in your head.....
Just like when people plan their "fool proof" bank robbery in their head. What could possibly go wrong?
spat
.950 JDJ
So, what's your suggestion ? Retreat to the basement and wait for the burning house to land on your head ?It all sounds good in your head.....
Just like when people plan their "fool proof" bank robbery in their head. What could possibly go wrong?