Personal Protection

Bob - they could always come by dinghy when you are not home ;)

There was a guy on a local RI boating forum that bragged to no end about the security system he had just installed. He gave detailed specs of what and where and how it worked - including photos.

Boat was stolen two days later and found stripped clean about 1 week later.
 
yup, another thing not to talk about in public forums. At least Bob didn't describe his security sysem too! Around here, when boats get broken into, they ususally come and go by water.
 
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Bob - they could always come by dinghy when you are not home ;)
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LOL, well, next time anyone is in the neighborhood stop by for a visit by car boat or whatever. Pluto just loves company when I am away plus he has free access to the dock and the boats.

He's easy to recognize. 140 lb Rottweilers are very easy to spot. But, even better than that, I've got a couple of really nosey neighbors. :)

Bob
 
Even in states with Concealed Carry permits, it is not legal to brandish a gun. Concealed means concealed. In some states you can lose your permit if you “flash” your concealed weapon. A handgun is a defensive weapon and should be used only when there is no alternative to stopping a bona fide threat. Even in the best of circumstances, pulling the trigger can result in large attorney’s fees to defend civil and criminal actions. The difference in being right and proving you are right is called attorney’s fees. Do not point a gun at anyone you do not wish to kill or anything you do not wish to destroy. The trigger finger is the best safety on any gun. Carrying a weapon outside this country can also result in severe consequences. Other nations do not have the same constitutional guarantees provided by the constitution of the United States.
 
In Florida we are allowed to use force, including deadly force if necessary, to stop a felony. But I am very unlikely to show a firearm outside my house, car or boat. But if I am investigating a "Bump in the night" there will be something in my hands besides a flashlight if the "bump" is outdoors. If the "bump" is in my house?? I won't depend on the sound a shotgun or pistol slide being racked. That would just eject a good round.

ITK, yeah, "yikes". Cocked & locked.

Oh and I don't actually have any weapons at all since I was in that kayak and flipped it and everything fell out. Not even a pocket knife was left. :-(
 
Law enforcement can use disproportionate force, civilians with CCW's or defending themselves in a home invaison genrally can not.
The whole legal impliciations of using deadly force is a nightmare I wouldn't wish on anyone.
However there are circumstances where retreat is not an option (please leave your gun at home if you have an ego problem) otherwise life as you knew it prior to the bullet leaving the barrel will change forever.
I agree with the post above the best safety is leaving one's finger out of the trigger guard until the sights are on the target.
If you are ever involved in a shooting stick to the facts otherwise a stupid statement even when justified have resulted in lengthy jail time. The term is called "surviving the shooting, the aftermath".
If you are ever involved in a life or death situation learn to control your breathing and remain calm, especially if you are injured.
Bill
 
Keep in mind that even if found "justifiable" you will have to endure probable incarceration, attorney fees, possibly becoming a neighborhood pariah and extreme stress. One fellow in Tampa was acquitted but still racked up 100s of thousands in legal fees.

Me, strict observance of the four gun rules, never ever disclose, never brandish, protect family life over property (NOT to just stop a felony). The reality is it will be bad!
 
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Oh and I don't actually have any weapons at all since I was in that kayak and flipped it and everything fell out. Not even a pocket knife was left. :-(

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Hate it when that happens. Same thing happened to myself and a lot of other shooters I know. Too deep for recovery to be feasible. Such a shame.
 
"If you are ever involved in a shooting stick to the facts otherwise a stupid statement even when justified have resulted in lengthy jail time. The term is called "surviving the shooting, the aftermath".

I think the best thing to do is not say anything and Lawyer up. Lawyers have their purpose, although you may think your smart or right, your not a Lawyer, Lawyer up when ever a cop speaks with you. Most convictions are from people incriminating themselves while talking to the police.
 
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Lawyer up when ever a cop speaks with you. Most convictions are from people incriminating themselves while talking to the police.

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Spoken by a man who obviously watches COPS :-)
 
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Lawyer up when ever a cop speaks with you. Most convictions are from people incriminating themselves while talking to the police.

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Spoken by a man who obviously watches COPS :-)

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Actually don't watch to much TV, but do like Law and Order.
My statement comes from my friends that are cops and lawyers
 
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can AND WILL be used against you in a court of law..."

So, basically, SHUT UP. Let the lawyer do the talking, that's his job.
 
"I knew I had the right to remain silent. What I didn't have was the ability." Quote: Ron White

Bob
 
Recently in Memphis, a black man became PO because the ball coach did not let the man's son play enough. The man pulled his gun on the coach; police were called and the man taken to jail for pulling his pistol when his life was NOT in clear and present danger. Also: on the TenTom WaterWay, beware of no wake areas--where people are fishing or hunting: some fishermen have fired a shot or 2 over a fast yacht.
 
I hope you guys don't tell anyone !!. I carry a 357 on my tug.
Come on my boat when I'm sleeping and your a$$ is dead !!. :)
 
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