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Biff Tannen · June 19, 2011, 04:10 AM

Two things I think are valuable to mention:
As for the "get a dog" advice you have gotten, please, make sure you are an animal lover and can give the dog a good home. Also factor in that the dog may have problems (physical and mental) which might prevent it from being an effective watchdog... In short, don't just get a dog for protection from home invaders. Rather, get a dog if youre an animal lover and can provide a good home for it. If you can also score a good watchdog, its a great bonus.
Also, you inquired about what merits a warning shot.
My advice is, the only time a warning shot is warranted is if the situation meets the following criteria:
1- you are absolutely, positively, 100% sure the BG is going to do you extreme bodily harm or kill you, AND
2- you want to give one last ditch effort to keep from shooting him, AND
3- you are absolutely, positively, 100% sure the discharged bullet will not harm a living person or animal, AND
4- you are absolutely, positively, 100% sure that giving a warning shot will not give the BG an opportunity to harm you!

Stay safe and God bless!

June 19, 2011, 04:10 AM	#41
Biff Tannen Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2010 Location: Hill Valley Posts: 265	Two things I think are valuable to mention: As for the "get a dog" advice you have gotten, please, make sure you are an animal lover and can give the dog a good home. Also factor in that the dog may have problems (physical and mental) which might prevent it from being an effective watchdog... In short, don't just get a dog for protection from home invaders. Rather, get a dog if youre an animal lover and can provide a good home for it. If you can also score a good watchdog, its a great bonus. Also, you inquired about what merits a warning shot. My advice is, the only time a warning shot is warranted is if the situation meets the following criteria: 1- you are absolutely, positively, 100% sure the BG is going to do you extreme bodily harm or kill you, AND 2- you want to give one last ditch effort to keep from shooting him, AND 3- you are absolutely, positively, 100% sure the discharged bullet will not harm a living person or animal, AND 4- you are absolutely, positively, 100% sure that giving a warning shot will not give the BG an opportunity to harm you! Stay safe and God bless! __________________ - BIFF TANNEN - The great-grandson of Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen.