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Abraham wrote:carlson1

What was your alternative?

Were you successful in stopping the theft?

Should we let criminals steal from us while we mildly stand by watching it happen?

I say this without sarcasm.

First let me say I have some years under my belt as a LEO. I spent several of those years as working undercover narcotics. I have had quiet a bit of training, but with that said. . .

I believe the wise thing to do was for me to stay in my house and call 911. I was able to stop the theft although they tore up my ignition switch.

My incident took place around 3:00AM. When I went outside "guns blazing" I did not stop and think if there could be more than one, if it could have been a gang, if I could have been outgunned, etc. . . I believe it would have been much smarter on my part to let the police do their job. My truck was not worth my life or the life of some teenager wanting to take a joy ride.

As far as what "we" should do I believe each individual will have to make that choice.

RPBrown wrote:If they are in or coming in my house, yes, I will shoot. That said, if it is one of my vehicles and my family or myself is not in danger, or if it is just stolen property, probably not. However, if you put my family in danger you will be full of holes.

This is exactly my thought. After having an attempt to steal my truck a couple of years ago and running outside with my pistol now looking back I realized what a huge mistake that was.