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Sarpy County Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
Husker_Fan:
My understanding is the man had a family in the house. Question his choice to go outside or his gun handling, but from what I know he is an OIF vet so let's please avoid the name calling.
bullit:
Being a Vet (which I am one) is not an excuse. Won't call him any names, but won't give him a "free pass" for being negligent.
Shawn raises an interesting point about the statute in Nebraska. I was involved in a group conversation with a nameless associate of Signal 88 who made a pretty logical argument for the use of force to protect property. Again he based it upon what current statute says in Nebraska. Our example were some thugs beating the crap our of your collector Mustang whilst sitting in a parking garage.
We did agree it would be an expensive venture through the legal system both monetarily and personally.
JimP:
While it is a shame we can't protect our property, going out armed is a prudent thing, if you are going to go out. They may move on when they see that you are watching them...... if not, you can tell them you called the police (which you should have). If they continue to engage in their theft of vandalism, be a good witness. If they have a problem with you being witness, and threaten you with bodily harm ..... well then, it sucks to be them.
NE Bull:
--- Quote from: JimP on February 15, 2011, 03:53:09 PM ---While it is a shame we can't protect our property, going out armed is a prudent thing, if you are going to go out. They may move on when they see that you are watching them...... if not, you can tell them you called the police (which you should have). If they continue to engage in their theft of vandalism, be a good witness. If they have a problem with you being witness, and threaten you with bodily harm ..... well then, it sucks to be them.
--- End quote ---
+1
I'll throw some words of wisdom from my dad: "Don't start a fight, but if someone else starts it, you damn well better finish it!"
FarmerRick:
I'm having trouble finding the updated story now, but it appears this took place at an apartment complex. The guy supposedly had a pistol-gripped shotgun under his coat and shot himself when he went back into his apartment and tried to remove it from under his coat. Shotgun blast to his leg, and is in either serious or critical condition.
Since it appears that opinions are no longer allowed to be stated of current events related to proper gun handling on this forum, well..... I guess I'll just bite my tongue. ::)
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