You make a very good point Guardian. One has to be prepared to pull the trigger. Part of the problem here is your mind races through things like, if I shoot this intruder in my back yard at night, am I going to be charged with a felony?

It would be a nightmare of court costs, media gawking and court appearances.

That’s why the 2nd Amendment really means nothing without stand your ground legal protection.

If someone is in my yard at night, and I say hey, and they then approach me I need to be certain I will not be arrested when I shoot them. And this leads us to training… and I’ll just keep it short.

Regardless, I should not have to call dispatch and wait 5 minutes for the cops to come.

EDITOR NOTE–This incident was in a friend’s back yard. Also if you really need a cop fast just call 911 and say “a policeman needs help at____”

I was not there and do not know the specific details…

Perhaps this was an unintended surprise confrontation? However, it seems that those with guns need more training on the law and wise use. CCP in Idaho is for use after expending all other options… such as avoiding the confrontation. Unless the confrontation is needed to protect (defensive) self or another human, it should not happen. I’m not saying let em’ get away, but you can scare them off and follow from 200 feet until the cops get there? Well? maybe not… that’s what the guy in Florida was doing and he’s on trial for murder) Other options here are to let the 90 lb. dog tear him up or spray paint him with a mega can of bear spray? And remember the cop’s 17′ rule for use of deadly force if someone is coming after you with intent… Just avoid even the appearance of being the aggressor. Think courtroom and liberal media rehashing the situation. (Yes, our Boise TV people are anti-gun liberals)

Man in Minnesota is on trial for murder because he shot two robbers IN HIS HOUSE when the circumstance did not warrant shooting. Texas law allows armed protection/confrontation over property offences but Idaho does not… we should consider having our conservative state leaders change this… however it gives the local vigilantly nut-job a lot more rope too.

One more thing. People don’t seem to understand that even when deadly force is justified, the perp and/or his family will find a sleazy lawyer and sue you in civil court for well beyond any insurance policy.

Way to go Editor! Telling people that if they really want a cop fast, lie to Dispatch and tell them that a “Policeman needs help at..” By suggesting people they should do that, you have just endangered the lives of citizens and the police.

You now have Dispatch sending officers to locations believing that there is an Officer there who is in harms way that no one knows about. And you have endangered citizens because these Officers will most likely drive with lights and siren to this potential emergency which always inherently puts the public at safety.

As usual, you just don’t think about what you post.

Humor? This article is listed as Humor? What on earth is a serious topic for you if an armed robber in your backyard that is threatening your life is a humorous story….

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Smeg and TimG, funny that you repond that way, yet it is the truth, just as TimG makes clear. He is revealing that in his opinion police will respond differently if one of their own is harm’s way. A regular burglarly call somehow doesnt’ put the public in danger, but an officer involved does??? Timg your are reaffirming the point, even if it was made in jest.

Why go to a knife fight in the first place? If you’d like to stop one, leave the shooting to the coppers who get paid to do such things.