“Briney set up a shotgun to go off when the front door was kicked in.”
ERIC: What you described is called a “Spring Gun.” This gun trap type setup is illegal in all 50 states, and has been for years. This law protects first responders such as police and firemen who may have to enter the residence in an emergency.
And, if no one is home to disconnect it, bang.
The US High court ruled against Briney because he was using deadly force to protect property, not because it was a trap gun.