Sometimes Ya just need one with you

[Louisb]

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/13916455/gallatin-homeowner-shoots-at-would-be-burglars

Too bad they made him fear for his wife's life.

I bet the sound of rounds hitting the trunk are real loud when one is driving down the street after a botched burglary.

Edited January 30, 2011 by TCLouis

[Guest DylisTN]

Wasn't there!

But (out of context so please read the Article):

"Jeff pulled out the handgun he almost always carries on his hip, and fired eight shots at the suspects' vehicle. Then, he got in his own car and began chasing them"

Guy was angry, I would be too. But he opened himself to serious legal problems. Firing on the fleeing car to save his wife was defensible but questionable. Pursuing in his own car was a big stretch. Having said that, I wish he was my neighbor.

[JayC]

The fleeing car was heading straight for his wife... Defense of a 3rd person... Known criminals fleeing the scene of the crime in a vehicle heading straight towards another person, is a threat of death or serious bodily injury IMHO...

As for the following, he didn't fire after leaving his property... he only followed and reported to police, even after the bad guys wrecked their car, it's my understanding he stayed in his vehicle and waited for the police.

I'm sure he was upset that they broke into his house, and then tried to run his wife over, but it sure sounds like he kept a level head through the entire event.

Wasn't there!

But (out of context so please read the Article):

"Jeff pulled out the handgun he almost always carries on his hip, and fired eight shots at the suspects' vehicle. Then, he got in his own car and began chasing them"

Guy was angry, I would be too. But he opened himself to serious legal problems. Firing on the fleeing car to save his wife was defensible but questionable. Pursuing in his own car was a big stretch. Having said that, I wish he was my neighbor.

[JPS]

Wow - the article didn't demonize him for carrying and using a gun to protect his family... What's up with that?

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Yeh, that is odd for channel 5.

[Guest Octo]

Yeah. Probably could have been played better.

But....I want him for my neighbor. Or my roommate.

[JeffL]

So... 1911?