Originally Posted by
daddyusmaximus
The jury wasn't sentencing a man defending his home from criminals...
They were sentencing a criminal shooting it out with the police.
I think an accidental miss while defending ones own life (and that of his/her family) will play out a bit different in court.
I do try to be careful of my target , (and what is beyond) but hitting that target (before they get me), and with the most effective round I have, is priority #1.
As I posted earlier, I', playing devil's advocate here.
The point of the post was to illustrate the downrange danger area of the rifle versus the pistol, not making any statement about sentencing. Although you are correct, a homeowner would likely be charged with negligent homicide/manslaughter.
I think it is important we all understand that defending yourself/your home, etc. doesn't protect you from criminal, or civil, liability for injuries sustained by uninvolved third parties.
ETA: According to the Coffeyville officers, the bullet that killed this man went through a thicket of trees before striking him.
Last edited by 26 Inf; 03-11-19 at 12:02.
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