hypothetical home defense question

[jilly]

If someone came onto your property and shot your pet or livestock what would you do? (happened this morning with a domestic bird).

[gjohnsoniv]

Call the police.

[TMF]

Buy 3 more roosters to replace it, then set up a video camera, record the next criminal act and have the courts remove his right to own a firearm.

[Wingshooter]

I agree with both responses. I would pursue the legal route on this one. Did they discharge the firearm near your home?

[East_TN_Patriot]

Shooting an animal, even a beloved pet, is not sufficient to justify the use of deadly force against them.  Only if you can demonstrate a reasonable fear that the person placed you or another human being at risk of death, you are not legally authorized to use deadly force. 

Call the police.

[mcurrier]

Call the police.

 

And file charges for illegal trespassing, poaching, discharging a weapon on private property without owner's consent, and possible endangerment just to name a few.

[jilly]

thanks - sheriff's dept was here.

I didn't see anyone when it happened (I'm slow/use a walker) - just heard the shot and my male tick-eater (guinea) is shot in the side.

[gjohnsoniv]

And file charges for illegal trespassing, poaching, discharging a weapon on private property without owner's consent, and possible endangerment just to name a few.

 

 

And file charges for illegal trespassing, poaching, discharging a weapon on private property without owner's consent, and possible endangerment just to name a few.

That too.