One Reason I Own a Gun

BillCA · April 11, 2005, 11:53 PM

Calif. Man Detains Naked Intruder
Full Story Here

BREA, Calif. - A man who awoke Sunday to find an armed and naked intruder standing over his bed subdued the suspect until police arrived, authorities said.

Eric Wall, 45, told police that the intruder — identified as 18-year-old Arthur David Macias — was carrying a kitchen knife and said the anti-Christ had sent him to the house to kill Wall.

Wall grabbed Macias and pulled him onto the bed. After a short struggle, Macias was detained by Wall and his 15-year-old son, who armed themselves with baseball bats.

Police said Macias broke into the Wall's home about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles by removing a screen from an open laundry room window and stole a knife from the kitchen. Police said Macias did not indicate why he chose the residence.

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From the perspective of many members here, Macias is lucky to be alive. Had it been the house of an armed citizen no doubt there would be little need of a trial.

Stealing a kitchen knife is a common tactic by B&E artists. They can leave the knife behind and if caught they appear "unarmed".

This is yet another reason to own a dog too!

Tactics? In this scenario, the only tatic I can think of is "go for broke" -- the last thing I want is to wake up and see a naked whack-job like this looming over me!

jonathon · April 12, 2005, 12:03 AM

That would be creepy....

I would be mared for life, lmao

pointfiveoh · April 12, 2005, 12:12 AM

I second that, I'd be wary of going to sleep for awhile. It's too bad stuff like that happens, reminds me of a story about some guys a lady I'm friends with told me. Two guys doing drugs and one freaks out thinks the other is satan and knifes him to death in a gas station parking lot. Too many whackos out there.

Garand Illusion · April 12, 2005, 01:14 AM

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the last thing I want is to wake up and see a naked whack-job like this looming over me!

This actually happens to my wife every day ...

Sounds like it's a situation where a gun wouldn't come in to it. If someone is looming over me, I'm not going to get distracted reaching for my piece. I'm going to grapple with him and get enough distance so that I can go for it safely and THEN he's in a world of excrement.

But it does bring up the question, why were these people allowed to keep baseball bats close at hand in California? Clearly some lax weapons laws. Perhaps they used the "sports show" loophole to purchase them?

They should have been properly locked up SEPARATELY from any baseballs owned by the family.

38SnubFan · April 12, 2005, 02:03 AM

I'm not sure I could shoot someone like that while laughing my a$$ off!

April 11, 2005, 11:53 PM	#1
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	One Reason I Own a Gun Calif. Man Detains Naked Intruder Full Story Here BREA, Calif. - A man who awoke Sunday to find an armed and naked intruder standing over his bed subdued the suspect until police arrived, authorities said. Eric Wall, 45, told police that the intruder — identified as 18-year-old Arthur David Macias — was carrying a kitchen knife and said the anti-Christ had sent him to the house to kill Wall. Wall grabbed Macias and pulled him onto the bed. After a short struggle, Macias was detained by Wall and his 15-year-old son, who armed themselves with baseball bats. Police said Macias broke into the Wall's home about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles by removing a screen from an open laundry room window and stole a knife from the kitchen. Police said Macias did not indicate why he chose the residence. =* = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From the perspective of many members here, Macias is lucky to be alive. Had it been the house of an armed citizen no doubt there would be little need of a trial. Stealing a kitchen knife is a common tactic by B&E artists. They can leave the knife behind and if caught they appear "unarmed". This is yet another reason to own a dog too! Tactics? In this scenario, the only tatic I can think of is "go for broke" -- the last* thing I want is to wake up and see a naked whack-job like this looming over me! __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

April 12, 2005, 12:03 AM	#2
jonathon Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Washougal, Washington. YEHAW! Posts: 1,872	That would be creepy.... I would be mared for life, lmao __________________ Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good More CZ M52 info than you can shake a stick at!

April 12, 2005, 02:03 AM	#5
38SnubFan Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA USA Posts: 118	I'm not sure I could shoot someone like that while laughing my a$$ off! __________________ Sure, you can have my gun...BULLETS FIRST! "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men and women stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -A token of appreciation for the good cops. "Good cheer and steady aim are always fashionable." "Will...if need be!" ΜΟΛΩΝ ΑΛΒΕ!

April 12, 2005, 12:12 AM	#3
pointfiveoh Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	I second that, I'd be wary of going to sleep for awhile. It's too bad stuff like that happens, reminds me of a story about some guys a lady I'm friends with told me. Two guys doing drugs and one freaks out thinks the other is satan and knifes him to death in a gas station parking lot. Too many whackos out there.