This was posted by Handgun Combatives, and is some really good information from one of the most highly respected and experienced trainers in the world:
While NOT LEGAL advice, John has some thoughts on how to deal
with burglars trying to break into your house...
Shooting Burglary Suspects!
I've been peripherally involved recently in several cases where homeowners
shot burglary suspects who were attempting to break into a home. In some
cases, the homeowner shot the suspect from the inside through a window or
door. Much trouble, even on the criminal side, with these cases!
Best advice is this:
When a burglary suspect is attempting to force his way into your home, and
you're on the inside:
>Wait to shoot until he actually breaks something. Let him break the
window, screen, door, etc. Broken things will be strong evidence in your
favor, showing, among other things, a proclivity for violence on the part of the
suspect.
>Use verbal commands when practicable. Upon discovering someone is
actually home, many, probably most, burglary suspects will break it off and
depart, having no interest in confronting an irate homeowner who may be armed.
>Have motion-lights all around your home. I know few burglary suspects
who are inclined to stand directly under a floodlight while trying to force
open a window! When lights come on, most flee.
>When compelled to defend yourself with gunfire, shoot with sufficient
volume and accuracy to stop the threat quickly. The suspect(s) will likely
run away, whether he has been hit or not. That is a good thing! Once the
suspect(s) clearly no longer represents a threat, stop shooting! Don't go
looking for him! Stay separated and call police.
>Don't try to hold suspects at gunpoint until police arrive. Encourage
them to run away, which they'll likely be more than happy to do! Don't
stand between them and an exit. When all they want to do is leave, we will let
them!
When you adhere to the foregoing, you'll probably be on pretty solid
ground. But, there are no guarantees! In the aftermath, make sure you have
competent representation, an attorney who knows how to make things go your way.
Join ACLDN (Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network)! You'll be way ahead of
the game!
/John
John S. Farnam
Shooting Burglary Suspects!
I've been peripherally involved recently in several cases where homeowners
shot burglary suspects who were attempting to break into a home. In some
cases, the homeowner shot the suspect from the inside through a window or
door. Much trouble, even on the criminal side, with these cases!
Best advice is this:
When a burglary suspect is attempting to force his way into your home, and
you're on the inside:
>Wait to shoot until he actually breaks something. Let him break the
window, screen, door, etc. Broken things will be strong evidence in your
favor, showing, among other things, a proclivity for violence on the part of the
suspect.
>Use verbal commands when practicable. Upon discovering someone is
actually home, many, probably most, burglary suspects will break it off and
depart, having no interest in confronting an irate homeowner who may be armed.
>Have motion-lights all around your home. I know few burglary suspects
who are inclined to stand directly under a floodlight while trying to force
open a window! When lights come on, most flee.
>When compelled to defend yourself with gunfire, shoot with sufficient
volume and accuracy to stop the threat quickly. The suspect(s) will likely
run away, whether he has been hit or not. That is a good thing! Once the
suspect(s) clearly no longer represents a threat, stop shooting! Don't go
looking for him! Stay separated and call police.
>Don't try to hold suspects at gunpoint until police arrive. Encourage
them to run away, which they'll likely be more than happy to do! Don't
stand between them and an exit. When all they want to do is leave, we will let
them!
When you adhere to the foregoing, you'll probably be on pretty solid
ground. But, there are no guarantees! In the aftermath, make sure you have
competent representation, an attorney who knows how to make things go your way.
Join ACLDN (Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network)! You'll be way ahead of
the game!
/John
John S. Farnam
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