Originally Posted by kwg020
Originally Posted by Birdwatcher
I think what they were really lacking is practice and preparation. Exactly what they would do in that scenario. Not actually sweeping any of the vandals with the muzzle of a weapon would be a start, footwear would have been a plus also.

As it was, I believe that couple protected all the houses in that neighborhood, seeing that would make the vandals think twice.


They were untrained civilians doing what they thought was reasonable to protect their lives and property under the legal guidance of the 2nd Amendment. These points make their case even stronger in my opinion. Nothing is going to stop an over reaction by a local prosecutor except a judge with his or her head screwed on straight.

kwg
WTH does footwear have to do with any of this? If you are watching TV barefoot, and a mob is breaking your front gate down are you going to stop and put your socks and shoes on before you step out on the porch with your weapon?

"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes."