Genxer
Well-Known Member
The magic words are, “I was in fear for my life”.You'd have nice ticket to jail. I guess you don't follow law. Some states have a defense law, but you have to physically be in danger and be threatened. Stealing a car would not fit into that. Criminals don't care about getting shot, killed or caught on camera. They really don't care about anyone let alone their own lives. That's why they do the stupid things they do.
Texas is very slanted toward protecting the property owner in these types of situations. A couple of years ago a homeowner in a rural area shot two guys who showed up on his porch at night. They didn’t even attempt a break-in but claimed to be taking a shortcut across his land. Another story, a man in an apartment complex in Dallas saw someone breaking into his car. Mind you he lived on a 2nd story. Shot the thief from his balcony and was never charged.There is not a single state in this country (and many have really messed up laws) where this explanation would send you anywhere than straight to jail. Posting things like this on a public forum is also completely ignorant and clearly shows why not everyone should own a gun.
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