Not gonna argue the fact that the bad guys getting dead and/or put out of action is a good thing; it is. As advocates of using a gun for self defense we have to look at this critically, though. The defensive shooter is extremely lucky that things didn't go bad for him. Specifically, the article states that he went outside, then back inside and retreived a rifle. He then went back outside and fired at the fleeing vehicle "hoping to hit a rear tire and prevent them from leaving", according to the article. That action right there puts him, in many jurisdictions, at risk of prosecution. I'm glad things worked out for him; some of his actions were not the best, though.
He grabbed an AK47 and followed the perp outside where he fired a shot at a fleeing vehicle in hopes that he’d hit a tire. I’m not sure that was the smartest idea, but at least no one else was hurt. You shoot to protect yourself and your family. The threats fled and did not come back. I might’ve grabbed a rifle or shotgun to have in lieu of a pistol on the off chance they return before police arrive, but I wouldn’t have pursued outside unless outside was still on my property (i.e. a large plot of land or homestead).
I’m not sure the final rifle round was advisable (sat map shows a VERY residential area), but the brother seemed to be ready, willing and able to defend the family/home. Good on him.
Somebody told me a lot of home invasions happen mid-morning.
http://www.news3lv.com/media/lib/166/f/5/1/f51b4d53-9d4c-438f-93a6-a8526ffb9896/Story.jpg
I love happy endings. Too bad the female lived though, it seems like she should be removed.
Oddly enough, Nevada has no Castle Doctrine Law. Even so, once you leave your own property and fire at someone, a lawyer may come back at you.
Well done young man!
