Thief in Texas learns Stand your ground law quickly
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Dr. Evil
20×102mm Vulcan
Well now, that scumbag got a mouthful from the law abiding gun owner. Scumbags take note.
STS556
.223 Rem
Unlike NY, where the victim would get arrested for defending himself with a $10,000 bail and the thief will get an apperance ticket with a slap on the hand.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
Shot in the mouth, ouch.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Torn on this one. I personally probably wouldn't chase someone who stole money from my car simply because I wouldn't want to be in this exact situation. He withdrew money from an ATM, so it couldn't have been a huge sum. I think I'd probably let it go and call myself silly.for leaving that $ in the car instead of on my person.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
what if was the last 200 buck you had in your account to help a friend out ..
fuck them criminals ..
guy in Austin Texas is jammed up from BLM AK holder pointing gun and gets shot ..
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
If all I had left in the world was $200 I might have to tell my friend I'm really sorry, but I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment.
And I'd like to save myself from having to draw on someone and take a life unless it was ABSOLUTELY necessary. Not just because of the stupid laws and such, but personal conscience. Dude robs my car and flees, ok, money can be replaced. Dude sticks a gun in my face and says give me your wallet, now we are in a totally different situation.
Change the scenario by elimination-
"What if it was all I had left in my account? "
Dire circumstances at that point. Maybe that was your rent. Maybe that was your utilities.
Maybe that was all you had for food. Your last dime taken from you in a desperate time of need.
We don't know the circumstances of the individual as it's not stated, buy any of those above might change your opinion.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
I was musing about my own personal situation and feelings. Didn't say this guy was right or wrong. I don't know his life story. Maybe it was all he had left in the world. Everyone's life story is different. Im just saying that me personally will not be hawking someone down on the highway and engaging in gunplay over a couple hundred bucks.