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ileus

(15,396 posts)
Mon Mar 18, 2013, 06:57 AM Mar 2013

Joe Biden approved Homeowner tested.

http://whnt.com/2013/03/13/albertville-homeowner-shoots-kills-intruder/

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Investigators do not expect charges to be filed against a homeowner who shot and killed a suspected burglar at his home Tuesday evening.

“Things like this probably happen every day and fortunately it doesn’t happen every day in our county or neighborhood. I’m a supporter of the second amendment and you do what you’ve got to do and you use what tools are necessary,” Smith said.


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While not my favorite firearm for home defense because of low capacity, the shotty still gets the job done.

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Joe Biden approved Homeowner tested. (Original Post) ileus Mar 2013 OP
But did the blast go through the door? Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #1
On the advice of the Vice President guardian Mar 2013 #2
There is no doubt that a shotgun is a very lethal weapon at close range. ... spin Mar 2013 #3
 

guardian

(2,282 posts)
2. On the advice of the Vice President
Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:21 PM
Mar 2013

I just go outside at random intervals and shoot my shotgun in the air.

spin

(17,493 posts)
3. There is no doubt that a shotgun is a very lethal weapon at close range. ...
Mon Mar 18, 2013, 03:30 PM
Mar 2013

Of course you still have to do your part by aiming the weapon. A double barreled coach gun can have the advantage of being compact and easy to handle in a tight environment. With some practice you can reload one quickly.

Joe Biden's advice on shooting into the air or through a door would get a homeowner into a lot of trouble in many areas of our nation. It could also be pointed out that a 12 gauge shotgun has a significant amount of recoil and if you plan to use one for self defense, it would be wise to practice with it.

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