Our Shoot First Law

[djct_watt]

Originally Posted by tomato

Really? I think even here in California, we have the right to shoot if you enter the home. Outside is a different story, though.

I thought the California law was that you could only shoot (in your home) under threat of imminent harm. But I thought that if they just want to take your stuff, you have no right to fire? I'm not to sure if I'm right or wrong on this one though. . .

[tomato]

Originally Posted by djct_watt

I thought the California law was that you could only shoot (in your home) under threat of imminent harm. But I thought that if they just want to take your stuff, you have no right to fire? I'm not to sure if I'm right or wrong on this one though. . .

I believe you're right. Since I don't have a gun on the premises, I never really looked that up.

We had an antique gun around for a while but that doesn't count. I don't think the thing could fire if it wanted to.

I just don't think it's reasonable to use deadly force unless your life/safety is directly threatened.
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