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**SkeniaInhilla** · 06-13-2007, 02:57 PM

I've gone through the mandatory 16 hours of classroom and range training for carrying a concealed weapon. I have not applied for one, just have gone through the training.

In Ohio, you cannot shoot someone who illegally enters your home, unless your life is threatened or you are in danger of grave bodily harm. If the guy is lifting your TV set, you cannot shoot, but....you CAN point the gun at him. That's usually enough to scare the hell out of them so they leave and don't try to pick your place again. However, I don't let it stop there, I call the sheriff, let them handle the investigation and whatever force is necessary is then transferred to their responsibility.

I remember a story about a farmer who was continually burglarized, he rigged a shotgun up so that when the burglar opened the door, he would get the full blast in the chest. Well, he did, it did, he did, he died, the farmer went to jail for manslaughter, lucky it wasn't first-degree murder.

You have to know what you're doing when you decide to take a weapon in your hands and use it against someone, and I don't mean physical capability, you have to know the consequences of your actions.

06-13-2007, 02:57 PM	#6
SkeniaInhilla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	I've gone through the mandatory 16 hours of classroom and range training for carrying a concealed weapon. I have not applied for one, just have gone through the training. In Ohio, you cannot shoot someone who illegally enters your home, unless your life is threatened or you are in danger of grave bodily harm. If the guy is lifting your TV set, you cannot shoot, but....you CAN point the gun at him. That's usually enough to scare the hell out of them so they leave and don't try to pick your place again. However, I don't let it stop there, I call the sheriff, let them handle the investigation and whatever force is necessary is then transferred to their responsibility. I remember a story about a farmer who was continually burglarized, he rigged a shotgun up so that when the burglar opened the door, he would get the full blast in the chest. Well, he did, it did, he did, he died, the farmer went to jail for manslaughter, lucky it wasn't first-degree murder. You have to know what you're doing when you decide to take a weapon in your hands and use it against someone, and I don't mean physical capability, you have to know the consequences of your actions.
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