Well, my Dad might be up for murder!

Priapus · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:05

Psyk said:
I'm assuming that if guns are allowed in SA, they are supposed to be for self defence. Hence he was using it for it's intended purpose. I can understand the reasoning behind guns being illegal, but if they are legal then it would be ridiculous to make it illegal to use them to defend your home.

You're allowed to own a gun here, as long as it's licenced and not worn/seen in public.

sanaxe1 · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:06

Where they trying to harm your family? was there any signs that they might of. What did they do last time they broke in? If they was there to steal your TV.. Death is abit harsh tbh.

Priapus · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:07

D.P. said:
Were the guys armed.

Yes, they were. They both got shot and didn't shoot him because they didn't hear my him sneak up on them.

Priapus · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:08

sanaxe1 said:
Where they trying to harm your family? was there any signs that they might of. What did they do last time they broke in? If they was there to steal your TV.. Death is abit harsh tbh.

Death isn't harsh at all. If they break into my house they are there for two reasons; to steal stuff and to harm anyone getting in their way. For this, they got shot. End of.

[TW]Fox · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:09

Spawn said:
Another trolling post by yours truly...seriously Fox if you havent got anything worthwhile to say then i suggest you to keep your mouth firmly shut..im sure you have heard the phrase...if you cant say anything nice then dont say anything.

It's going to take me some time to get over the staggering irony of your post

GreenMint · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:10

Ice On Fire said:
Death isn't harsh as all. If they break into my house they are there for two reasons; to steal stuff and to harm anyone getting in their way. For this, they got shot. End of.

Were they armed? If so with what? If nothing but "Close Quarters" weapons, then shoot both thier legs/knees and save the weight on your mind of having killed someone, surely?

Priapus · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:12

TimBrad said:
Were they armed? If so with what? If nothing but "Close Quarters" weapons, then shoot both thier legs/knees and save the weight on your mind of having killed someone, surely?

No weight on my mind or my Dad's mind. I firmly believe if they are there to break in and harm family members, they get shot. That's it. Yes, they were armed with pistols. But they didnt get time to use them, thankfuly.

sanaxe1 · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:13

Ice On Fire said:
Death isn't harsh as all. If they break into my house they are there for two reasons; to steal stuff and to harm anyone getting in their way. For this, they got shot. End of.

just because they break into the house doesn't automatically mean there going to try and hurt you. I shouted down the stairs and came running down and they ran off. they took a few things but thats what insurance is for + get newer better things. I then upgraded the security and sorted. I certainly wouldn't kill them.

EDIT - read they had pistols does make it a acceptable self defence.

Indy500 · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:13

They could still hurt him if they were only shot in the knee. Shooting them in the chest\head eliminates the threat quickly. Unfortunately they forfeit their safety by breaking in and sneaking around.

This is SA we're talking about remember, not some peaceful English village..

Fireskull · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:13

TimBrad said:
Were they armed? If so with what? If nothing but "Close Quarters" weapons, then shoot both thier legs/knees and save the weight on your mind of having killed someone, surely?

Then it would be 2 stories v 1 im sure they would make up a believable story, easier to send em both to hell

Yas786 · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:15

Carzy said:
That's not lingo, that the only line he ever says in the damned movie. BRU BRU BRU BRU BRU over and over.

LOl yeh but its the only bit i picked up on

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TW_Fox said:
It's going to take me some time to get over the staggering irony of your post

Take all the time you want fella, your obviously going to need it arent you??.

wordy · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:19

More importantly than thinking about the ****heads who tried robbing you, how is you father doing? hope he's not too upset about what happened.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:20

Ex-RoNiN · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:20

TIA, ey?

Them being armed makes it fairly simple, from the SA coppers point of view, no?

Le_Petit_Lapin · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:22

Shame he didnt kill both of them.

Darg · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:22

In Ireland if the intruder tries to approach you or the room you're in your allowed to defend yourself using necessary means. If on the other hand they make no move to approach you or attack you then you can't touch them.

In a two story house, if they go upstairs then you can defend yourself. If they stay downstairs while you're in your bedroom then you can't do anything.

Le_Petit_Lapin · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:24

Darg said:
In Ireland if the intruder tries to approach you or the room you're in your allowed to defend yourself using necessary means. If on the other hand they make no move to approach you or attack you then you can't touch them.

In a two story house, if they go upstairs then you can defend yourself. If they stay downstairs while you're in your bedroom then you can't do anything.

Can't you say you were asleep on the sofa, and they lunged at you?

Dead men tell no tales.

Priapus · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:24

Ex-RoNiN said:
TIA, ey?

Them being armed makes it fairly simple, from the SA coppers point of view, no?

Yes, it does, to an extent.

Wordy: He's okay not upset just angry.

"andy" · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:25

bit harsh

had they actually broken in or where they just "trying" like you said

Priapus · 17 Jul 2007 at 15:27

andy said:
bit harsh

had they actually broken in or where they just "trying" like you said

Well trying to.