I agree. I think you have a moral obligation (to both the intruder and yourself) to at least let them know in no uncertain terms that you intend to shoot them, and tell them to leave. The vast majority of burglars will make for the door. Giving up your location is in fact important so they can avoid you. If they chose to fight, so be it. I think its important to make sure that its not a family member, or a non aggressive person who is drunk or mentally incapacitated in some way.

Do I feel you should be legally required to give a warning? No.

"Fat bald guy, wearing only boxers, carrying a handgun.":cool:

Is the word "Sexy" embossed on the backside of those boxers? :eek:

Now pardon me while I poke out my mind's eye!

-Z

Disclaimer: I am not a 25 year old male. I do not weigh 225 lbs. I do not own Hello Kitty PJ's.

It says "Juicy", with sparkles.:D

I knew I should have stopped reading two posts above.

Hoping to compensate for the stupid advice you give out to folks who have zero knowledge........

like you.

what crawled up your ass and died.......??????????

Might have been mentioned.
Some states are so liberal they allow the thief to SUE you !
Dead witness dont sue or testify

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

was told by a local LEO that in the event that there is a intruder, shoot them dead; and if they cross the threshold of the front door drag the body back in the house-

this skirts the edge of Oregon state law

and -- the dead have nothing to tell--

really?
right learning, wrong learning?
OR?
Different word? LOL

Anyway.dead witness do not sue you

With all due respect, I have no moral obligation to shout a warning to an intruder in my house.
Does he/she have the same obligation to warn me/my family?
Do not care if they have "emotional or mental issues", I don't know nor care, they are in my house uninvited.

I will repeat something I posted in another thread.... Identify your target and what is behind your target.
Not a friendly...Suck it!

Personally, the only warning you'll get from me if you break into my house is the faint click of a safety coming off....unless I grav my 94 for some reason.

I saw this posted on our local neighborhood FB page. There was a peeping tom incident. Anyone know anything about what Linda is stating? I don't.

Steve -
I have taken some firearm safety classes including a couple of NRA courses. I believe what Linda is saying is a bit misleading, and in on particular case, incorrect.

I do not need to be afraid for my life. Fear = adrenaline dump = loss of fine motor skills. Just as I leave my emotions at the pits when I'm on the racetrack, I must learn to leave behind my fear/anger/etc when I am in an active shooter situation.

I do not need to do anything that would prevent me from defending myself. If I must choose between retrieving my phone and retrieving my firearm, I will choose the tool that goes bang and can eliminate the threat. If I have the ability to call 911, I will do so, but only after I have secured my firearm and taken up a defensive position. If I have the ability to tell the intruder to leave, and give him a clear picture of what he will face if he choses not to leave (a loaded firearm pointed at him) I will do so. But I do not need to call 911 or warn him, if I decide not to. That said, both of those are, in my opinion, good measures, but not necessary measures.

Spoon enthusiasts and Monday morning quarterbacks have a lot in common... ;)
-Z-man.

Z man i agree with your post protect yourself first, the whole purpose of having 911 on an open line and telling the perp to get out and you will shoot will help in court if a DA decides to charge you. It will also help if the dead guys family decides to sue in civil court.

Maybe not but, it feels good to use it.

As mentioned earlier, this is far more relevant in states with more liberal firearms laws. An intruder in my house can be legally shot dead, that is the letter of the law in KS. No need for warnings, fear for my life, etc. If you break into someone's home, you are fair game.