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Originally posted by Saiph
Ben might be right.
It is lawful to shoot an intruder that is threatening you or your family with deadly force in the middle of the night, but a thief carrying off your tv is a tresspasser. It is ok to threaten him to put down the property and leave, but unless he pulls out a gun or leaps at you with a knife, I really do not think it would justify blowing him away.
What do you think Jacob and Scott?
Keep in mind, I love firearms. Everyone should have plenty to pass out to their neighbors when the time comes.
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Depends on the context. If I saw a thief I would presume the worst. How do I know that he "only wants to help himself to what belongs to me?" For all I know, he could then be after my woman and kids.