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Embalmo wrote:The word "postings" was used, which I took as postings to this forum from me. I guess I misunderstood-Sorry. I have seen way too many unnecessary words used to describe members and their postings recently, and to me the words "machismo" and "bravado" are the best way to describe the biggest jerk in the gun store on either side of the counter.

Embalmo

There are a lot of those out there. Luckily we don't have any major offenders on the forum. Most that join end up getting banned or leave on their own because members challenge their inappropriate methods.

I learned a long time ago to not let your mouth overload your butt when it comes to a defensive shooting. I have seen too many cases of someone who eventually was found justified, get really bloody in the investigation because of their macho attitude or bravado prior to or after the shoot. Take the Joe Horn case for instance. While he was eventually found justified, he received a ton of bad press and skepticism because of the statements he was making to the 911 dispatcher prior to the shoot. Had he been less vocal and less bold he would have not had near the negative attention on him while the investigation was in progress.

Embalmo wrote:

Keith B wrote:

Embalmo wrote:

Purplehood wrote:A sign simply means, "Caution, there is good stuff here. You might have to work a little harder to get it, but it is here".

Okay here is where the miscommunication lies. I guess I didn't make myself clear. I indicated that the sign states, "I will shoot intruders," which I thought implied that the "good stuff" stays with me at all times in order for me to make good on that warning, whether I'm home, or might come home with my weapon. I didn't say, "Intruders will be shot if I'm home because I leave my guns there when I'm not home." That is why I asked if LEO houses got burglarized disproportionately because bad guys know know they have/carry guns.

I'm guessing that there is a distinction in a criminal's mind between "this guy has guns" and "this guys has guns, carries guns, and knows how to use guns".

Embalmo

LEO's don't put signs in front of their houses saying 'A LEO lives here'. Posting something like that shows you have guns, but like the ADT sign in your yard says you have a burglar alarm. Best to leave the bravado and machismo out of your statements and postings about what you will do.

Also, I can see a potential issue if you ever have to shoot an intruder, and the shoot is questionable, there may be some question as to your eagerness to shoot someone who comes on your property.

I can certainly see both sides of this debate, and I'm not sure if I would ever want to out myself-I'm just gathering opinions and experience. I indicated, hypothetically how a sign could be phrased to deter threats, but I think it's best to leave out insulting words to describe an individual (or his words) publicly like "machismo" and "bravado".

Embalmo

Those comments were not aimed at you, but at the way a sign like that posted anywhere by anyone may be interpreted. It is like someone bragging 'anyone that comes on my property will be shot' and then you have to shoot someone justifiably. It just wont' look good in the investigation and will bring up questions.

Embalmo wrote:

Purplehood wrote:A sign simply means, "Caution, there is good stuff here. You might have to work a little harder to get it, but it is here".

Okay here is where the miscommunication lies. I guess I didn't make myself clear. I indicated that the sign states, "I will shoot intruders," which I thought implied that the "good stuff" stays with me at all times in order for me to make good on that warning, whether I'm home, or might come home with my weapon. I didn't say, "Intruders will be shot if I'm home because I leave my guns there when I'm not home." That is why I asked if LEO houses got burglarized disproportionately because bad guys know know they have/carry guns.

I'm guessing that there is a distinction in a criminal's mind between "this guy has guns" and "this guys has guns, carries guns, and knows how to use guns".

Embalmo

LEO's don't put signs in front of their houses saying 'A LEO lives here'. Posting something like that shows you have guns, but like the ADT sign in your yard says you have a burglar alarm. Best to leave the bravado and machismo out of your statements and postings about what you will do.

Also, I can see a potential issue if you ever have to shoot an intruder, and the shoot is questionable, there may be some question as to your eagerness to shoot someone who comes on your property.