I know that FReepers are among the most knowledgeable in firearms that I know of, outside of the military (and I know that there are a lot of veterans here) but unfortunately most people aren't FReepers. These homeowners could be first-time gun owners or who use their guns exclusively for hunting rather than self-defense, and in the milliseconds where their lives are literally hanging in the balance, they have to make that split-decision. I'll be happy that the perps are injured or scared off. They won't be robbing your house again.
Dear Red,
Thieves learn from their mistakes.
Holy Cow, I think someone's hijacked your account... This can't be the Extremely Extreme Extremist I've often read, can it?
The word RE: this incident is RECIDIVISM
And if they're BOTH DEAD, they won't rob and rape your mother, or your wife.