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Steviewonder1 · July 22, 2009, 09:55 PM

The Police are just minutes away when seconds count. Their job is to take down the results of crime, not prevent it. Holding someone at gunpoint following what you may have seen them do can be trumped up to false imprionsment. So basically unless they point something at you, get a good picture of them and let them go, unless they have already done bodily harm to you or someone in your care. Your Mileage in this case will widely vary. No one is leaving my presence if I see them causing harm to me or my loved ones. Read all that into what you want to.. Dead perps cannot testify in court. And the castle laws in many states fend off the civil issues. You gotta know where you stand before any action.
I am not a lawyer and do not play one on TV, but I do have a very good Lawyer on retainer and Home Umbrella Insurance Policy that covers crap that can happen in my home.

July 22, 2009, 09:55 PM	#4
Steviewonder1 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: John's Creek, Georgia Posts: 328	Home Defence Question??? The Police are just minutes away when seconds count. Their job is to take down the results of crime, not prevent it. Holding someone at gunpoint following what you may have seen them do can be trumped up to false imprionsment. So basically unless they point something at you, get a good picture of them and let them go, unless they have already done bodily harm to you or someone in your care. Your Mileage in this case will widely vary. No one is leaving my presence if I see them causing harm to me or my loved ones. Read all that into what you want to.. Dead perps cannot testify in court. And the castle laws in many states fend off the civil issues. You gotta know where you stand before any action. I am not a lawyer and do not play one on TV, but I do have a very good Lawyer on retainer and Home Umbrella Insurance Policy that covers crap that can happen in my home.