The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - A few scenario questions, I could use some advice!

darkroommike · September 12, 2012, 10:01 AM

1. Call 911
2. Call 911
3. Call 911

#1, you are a guest in your folks house, wake up and see an "intruder"--maybe it's you're Dad coming downstairs to pee at night, old guys do that, (don't ask me how I know!). Pull a gun on Dad and you're living in your car. Locked doors in this case are better protection than a firearm.

#2, you are most likely going to escalate the situation by drawing on this goof, let him leave and call the police, only draw if your LIFE is in danger.

#3, police (in most jurisdictions) have been trained to calm such situations and also have backup and non-lethal methods to restrain such folks.

September 12, 2012, 10:01 AM	#7
darkroommike Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2011 Location: western Iowa Posts: 194	1. Call 911 2. Call 911 3. Call 911 #1, you are a guest in your folks house, wake up and see an "intruder"--maybe it's you're Dad coming downstairs to pee at night, old guys do that, (don't ask me how I know!). Pull a gun on Dad and you're living in your car. Locked doors in this case are better protection than a firearm. #2, you are most likely going to escalate the situation by drawing on this goof, let him leave and call the police, only draw if your LIFE is in danger. #3, police (in most jurisdictions) have been trained to calm such situations and also have backup and non-lethal methods to restrain such folks.