College student kills home-invader
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sgtmac_46
Senior Master
It apparently has improved by a balance of one after this incident.
Chilling, chilling stuff. I can't help but wonder about the ways that might have gone wrong - they could have seen him reach for his bag, etc. Granted, I don't think things could have been much worse as things stood. I'm glad it turned out well. Best wishes for the student who was shot.
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KenpoTex
Senior Master
If it had not been for his actions, the headline probably would have read "11 college students murdered."
This is a perfect example of a situation where the risk of what may happen if you fight back is outweighed by the near certainty of what will happen if you don't.
It's just too bad he didn't bag them both...
On a side note, this is a great illustration of why college students should be allowed to CCW if they choose.
What's Georgia's laws on this? I believe in Texas it's justifiable, and in NY the college kids would most likely be cited for failure to fluff the robbers pillows.
I wonder how many 'anti-gun' college students and their parents will be rethinking their decisions based on this issue. It certainly sounds like the armed student made a well-reasoned and intelligent decision.
celtic_crippler
Senior Master
As I've posted before, in GA you are within your right to use force, even deadly force, if it is percieved as being used against you or a loved one, when in a place you have a right to be. That means in your home, or even in a public place; you have no "duty to flee."
This guy has nothing to worry about from the state; however, civil law is a bit different.
Scott T
Brown Belt
That's one thing I can't fathom about the US' judicial system. How in the name of hell can the shooter, who would have been a victim, be charged -- or sued, whatever -- with/for doing something wrong when, if he didn't act, it could have cost him his life and the lives of several others?
Under what line of reasoning does that work?
celtic_crippler
Senior Master
You got me...but it's not considered double jeopardy.
I doubt he would lose a wrongful death suit in this case, but can you imagine the headache it would cause?
Scott T
Brown Belt
Hell, if he gets sued for this, all someone would have to do is set up a website asking for funds to cover legal costs. Considering the stupidity behind such a (hypothetical) civil suit, I don't think it would be a financial burden for him.
The NRA would probably be a major supporter...
Other headaches on the other hand...
A hearty congratulations to the student and a glass raised to another failed mission.
shihansmurf
Black Belt
Chalk on up for the good guys.
Glad this turned out well. Just think how many more students wouldn't have died on colleges in the last few years if more students had the means to protect themselves in like manner.
Mark
Glad this turned out well. Just think how many more students wouldn't have died on colleges in the last few years if more students had the means to protect themselves in like manner.
Mark
Scott T
Brown Belt
Provided they're trained, I agree. If you're talking about those who buy guns because they're cool, not so much.
Rape, or murder is something that should never be tolerated by anybody, pacifist or other wise. It seems all we hear about in the news, is the aftermath of crazies gone wild. I don't condone violence, but self defense, when justifide, in my book, is music to my ears.
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