This is why he should have used a gun. Certainly, after this he ought to get one and a CCW permit.
I agree with that. I also love how people point out that gun owners are more likely to injure themselvesor a loved one then an intruder. The same could be said for any tool or item.
You are more likely to be in a car wreck if you own a car, you are more likely to cut yourself if you own knives, you are more lilkely to have a falling injury if you own a ladder etc.
As long as you are responsible you will never hurt yourself or someone else as a gun just doesn't go off on its own.