[El Gato]

make that a "bang ..."repeated 15 times"

Only if you use a small caliber handgun. Something major will get you 9-11 repeats at most. (Para Ordnance P-12 in .45 ACP for example) :)

[El Gato]

Now that said, the guy did make some tactical errors in judgement that did maximize the safety of his kids, and himself. First of all, he shoudld have called the police from upstairs. Secondly he should have placed himself at the top of the stairs. Nothing you have in your house, other than your family, is worth risking your own life over.

Still it was a righteous shoot, because no one has the right to expect not to get shot if they break into someone else's home at o'dark thirty. Just not a smart one.