This is a Must Read if you use a gun for Self-Defense

Awesome story, I am happy the good guy won. Jeff's statement, "You don’t have to live on the poor side of town to be a victim of a violent crime." This is the same thing the officer had said to me the night of my recent encounter with the bad guy. Another lesson from
this story always have your pajamas on, you never know when there will be a gunfight in the middle of the night. Home invasions are on the rise, is something I had read somewhere. Hope everyone stays safe.
 
thanks for sharing that story bob. i enjoyed it and it did have a good ending too and reading his case's law was good reading as well
thanks again
 
Great story. There is a huge burden of emotional second guessing and the constant replaying of events surrounding a life altering experience. Even in a situation that you know you were right, justified and needed to do what had to be done, you will be tormented with that decision for quite sometime. Take a situation such as this...you may be prepared with the equipment, the training, the knowledge of the laws and your rights and have played numerous scenarios over and over again - but the one thing you can never be prepared for is the emotional aspect of involved with a defensive firearm use. Jeff's story should be a must read for all carry newbies and part of all defensive firearms instruction.
 
superprincess said:
Awesome story, I am happy the good guy won. Jeff's statement, "You don’t have to live on the poor side of town to be a victim of a violent crime." This is the same thing the officer had said to me the night of my recent encounter with the bad guy. Another lesson from
this story always have your pajamas on, you never know when there will be a gunfight in the middle of the night. Home invasions are on the rise, is something I had read somewhere. Hope everyone stays safe.
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Maybe I missed it, but where was the part about the pajamas? And what if you don't own any?
 
In earthquake country we normally have slippers by our beds. I also have a pair of sweat pants and T-shirt on a nearby chair that I can put on in an earth-shaker too.

But sleeping with clothes on is not healthy for your skin.

Just because I have a 45ACP instead of a spear does not mean I cannot hunt down an intruder like prehistoric man used to do routinely in my skin only.

Some of you must be really shy if you are still sleeping in your 'jammies past age 5 or 10.
 
superprincess said:
Jeff only had his underwear on when he was going to the police car. I bet that was a sight! I don't know if he owned any pajamas.
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After you blow somebody away, there is plenty of time to put on sweatpants and a T-shirt before the LEOs arrive.

It takes them at least 5 to 10 minutes to get there anyway. That's the whole reason you always need your own handgun with you at all times anyway.

And what ever happened to castle doctrine? Was this a state with no castle doctrine?
 
Shoobee said:
After you blow somebody away, there is plenty of time to put on sweatpants and a T-shirt before the LEOs arrive.

It takes them at least 5 to 10 minutes to get there anyway. That's the whole reason you always need your own handgun with you at all times anyway.

And what ever happened to castle doctrine? Was this a state with no castle doctrine?
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It is going to depend on the situation and circumstance.
 
Shoobee said:
In earthquake country we normally have slippers by our beds. I also have a pair of sweat pants and T-shirt on a nearby chair that I can put on in an earth-shaker too.

But sleeping with clothes on is not healthy for your skin.

Just because I have a 45ACP instead of a spear does not mean I cannot hunt down an intruder like prehistoric man used to do routinely in my skin only.

Some of you must be really shy if you are still sleeping in your 'jammies past age 5 or 10.
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If you are a female and you live alone like myself, it is best to have your pajamas on because the rapist will have a much
harder time. You can't make it to easy for the criminals.
 
I did not read all the parts of this thread's story but I do know where I stand if I find my home violated by a BG. Emotion, trauma etal do not enter my equation--if they did, I never would have purchased a firearm--if you have to think about the consequences before or after an altercation with your firearm, you probably should not own a firearm. If this is at night, I stay in a locked bedroom reinforced with a door stopper and use my cell (911) and my car alarm to activate police and create noise and lights. Since it is only my wife and I, there is no logical reason for me to confront anyone outside of my bedroom. It is all "stuff", it is all insured, and it is all replaceable. I am insured but I am not replaceable and if the BG is better at this "gun stuff" than me, I am not interested in laying my life down for a freakin TV set. I have a potent semi auto pistol behind my bed and a 12g nearby. I will not "rack the shotgun" and I will not use a light---I know my house and where I am and the BG does not--there is no logical reason for me to give him any edge such as knowing I am ready by racking the shotgun, as if that is going to scare the pants off of him (only in the movies) or being able to see better by lighting up the bedroom. I will position myself in a predetermined location that allows me to see the door yet be hidden and protected. If the BG decides that what is behind that bedroom door is worth pushing in he will regret the decision. My only "trauma" will be the need for me to repair the door jam and replace the ruined carpet. Hey--to each his own. When I decided to CC and/or own a handgun/shotgun, it was done knowing full well the consequences of same and knowing full well that I only cared about my well being and that of my wife and could not give a rat's yada yada about the BG who has his own ideas. If emotions enter into your equation, it is only to your detriment when it comes to defending yourself.
 
kelcarry said:
I did not read all the parts of this thread's story but I do know where I stand if I find my home violated by a BG. Emotion, trauma etal do not enter my equation--if they did, I never would have purchased a firearm--if you have to think about the consequences before or after an altercation with your firearm, you probably should not own a firearm. If this is at night, I stay in a locked bedroom reinforced with a door stopper and use my cell (911) and my car alarm to activate police and create noise and lights. Since it is only my wife and I, there is no logical reason for me to confront anyone outside of my bedroom. It is all "stuff", it is all insured, and it is all replaceable. I am insured but I am not replaceable and if the BG is better at this "gun stuff" than me, I am not interested in laying my life down for a freakin TV set. I have a potent semi auto pistol behind my bed and a 12g nearby. I will not "rack the shotgun" and I will not use a light---I know my house and where I am and the BG does not--there is no logical reason for me to give him any edge such as knowing I am ready by racking the shotgun, as if that is going to scare the pants off of him (only in the movies) or being able to see better by lighting up the bedroom. I will position myself in a predetermined location that allows me to see the door yet be hidden and protected. If the BG decides that what is behind that bedroom door is worth pushing in he will regret the decision. My only "trauma" will be the need for me to repair the door jam and replace the ruined carpet. Hey--to each his own. When I decided to CC and/or own a handgun/shotgun, it was done knowing full well the consequences of same and knowing full well that I only cared about my well being and that of my wife and could not give a rat's yada yada about the BG who has his own ideas. If emotions enter into your equation, it is only to your detriment when it comes to defending yourself.
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I love your comment, I totally agree, if someone comes in your home with ill intent and uninvited, they deserve one shot in the right location.
 
superprincess said:
I love your comment, I totally agree, if someone comes in your home with ill intent and uninvited, they deserve one shot in the right location.
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Absolutely right! You have gotten quite bloodthirsty in your short time among us, :lol:LOL. It might save your life someday:victory:
 
fudo said:
Absolutely right! You have gotten quite bloodthirsty in your short time among us, :lol:LOL. It might save your life someday:victory:
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I absolutely understand where you are coming from but from an editorial point of you, methinks "bloodthirsty" is very much the wrong word. Responsibility to the safety and well being of yourself and your family are the key words in my thought process and if they are counter to what a BG wants then he will suffer dramatically. It is the BG who is "bloodthirsty"--I did not ask him into my house, I did not ask him to take my possessions, and I sure as heck did not ask him to bring a presumption of imminent death or great bodily injury into my home.
 
kelcarry said:
I absolutely understand where you are coming from but from an editorial point of you, methinks "bloodthirsty" is very much the wrong word. Responsibility to the safety and well being of yourself and your family are the key words in my thought process and if they are counter to what a BG wants then he will suffer dramatically. It is the BG who is "bloodthirsty"--I did not ask him into my house, I did not ask him to take my possessions, and I sure as heck did not ask him to bring a presumption of imminent death or great bodily injury into my home.
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"from an editorial point of you" As you pointed out "My point" is mine. Technically, you are correct, but lighten up Francis, I was just poking a little fun.:jester:
 
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