Would you actually kill a burglar?

shruikan2553 · 08-12-2012 11:02PM

One time I thought I heard somebody downstairs so I got my bow and went to investigate. Thankfully there was nobody there but if it was Im sure he would of reached into his pocket as he lunged at me. If you break into somebodys house you shouldnt be able to hide behind the law to protect yourself.

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:05PM

shruikan2553 wrote: »

One time I thought I heard somebody downstairs so I got my bow and went to investigate. Thankfully there was nobody there but if it was Im sure he would of reached into his pocket as he lunged at me. If you break into somebodys house you shouldnt be able to hide behind the law to protect yourself.

The dopey bit of me has a picture of you heading downstairs clutching a violin, ready to go vivaldi on his as5.:)

lola85 · 08-12-2012 11:06PM

I'd probably freeze on the spot but I'd like to think if my life or my families lives were at risk I'd kill anyone

Aciiiiiiiiiiid · 08-12-2012 11:08PM

Ah heeerr leave it bleedin out!

Smidge · 08-12-2012 11:09PM

The last few burglaries that I heard of the burglar was armed with a gun(different areas so I assume different burglars).
The burglar had no qualms pointing the gun at one of the people who came downstairs upon hearing the noise.
Burglar told him to "Get the fcuk back up to bed or have a very large hole put in him, your choice mate":eek:

Chuck Stone · 08-12-2012 11:12PM

I caught one looking in the back window of a house I was living in. He saw me and I him. So I ran through the hall and grabbed one of my house mate's golf clubs, opened the front door and ran down the side of the house. He was nowhere to be seen so I walked back to the front of the house and spotted him coming out the front garden of a house. Again we saw each other so he bolted and I gave chase.

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:17PM

Smidge wrote: »

The last few burglaries that I heard of the burglar was armed with a gun(different areas so I assume different burglars).
The burglar had no qualms pointing the gun at one of the people who came downstairs upon hearing the noise.
Burglar told him to "Get the fcuk back up to bed or have a very large hole put in him, your choice mate":eek:

I'm lucky in that I get to go "Call that a gun? Now this, this is a gun".

DEFTLEFTHAND · 08-12-2012 11:19PM

I don't think I have it in me to kill, I could lose the rag and beat a man savagely but the intent to kill wouldn't be there. I won't know of course until I'm in a situation.

Rayne Wooney · 08-12-2012 11:26PM

Makes me wonder, do any of you have a piece of cake hidden under your bed or somewhere for protection?

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:26PM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I don't think I have it in me to kill, I could lose the rag and beat a man savagely but the intent to kill wouldn't be there. I won't know of course until I'm in a situation.

Alibi established;)

07Lapierre · 08-12-2012 11:28PM

No point having a weapon under your bed unless u are prepared (and know how) to use it. Remember , a burglar may end up using you weapon on YOU if your attempt to tackle him fails.

greenflash · 08-12-2012 11:31PM

Reality_Check1 wrote: »

2 years ago around this time our old house was burgled. Unfortunately I was just coming in from a christmas party and was nearly unconscious from the drink. I got a kick from the girlfriend as she stayed in for the night and was a sober as a judge. So out I go all bravado to confront the burglar - he drops the stuff and legs it.

"Ah sheet, me boyfriend's back. Grab the DVD player and pretend to be a burglar"

DEFTLEFTHAND · 08-12-2012 11:34PM

Pottler wrote: »

Alibi established;)

It's up to the courts to prove mens rea. I'd either walk or do 4 years for manslaughter. :pac:

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:34PM

greenflash wrote: »

"Ah sheet, me boyfriend's back. Grab the DVD player and pretend to be a burglar"

You are a bad person. Funny as feck, but bad.:D Wasn't you doing a legger was it??

zenno · 08-12-2012 11:35PM

some young burglars have guns now so that's another problem. What do you do in this case scenario ? wet your pants or try to disable him, which would be very difficult.

You just never know on what chocolate that's in the box you will get when it happens.

bluecode · 08-12-2012 11:36PM

Years ago, I was awoken with a start. One of my sisters was yelling, 'Someone is stealing your motorbike.' I lurched out of bed, Meanwhile my four sisters and one brother launched into an operation that would be the envy of the Army Ranger Wing or SAS. They armed themselves with Dad's golf clubs, one called the police. Two went out the front door and two went out the back in a pincer movement designed to trap the miscreants. In the face of this coordinated attack. The criminals dropped my bike and legged it. Frankly they were lucky. I arrrived late to find two of my prettiest sisters yelling foul abuse into the dark of the field behind my house while waving the golf clubs at them.

The Guards arrived quickly but the thieves were long gone and no wonder.

I was so proud of my brother and sisters. They were delighted with their reaction and stayed up late talking about it. I just went back to bed.

So I know my reaction and that of my family. I'm ready, don't come into my house. I will kill you. Simple as that. Don't attack my family, they will kill you.

Just so you know.

Abi · 08-12-2012 11:39PM

zenno wrote: »

some young burglars have guns now so that's another problem. What do you do in this case scenario ? wet your pants or try to disable him, which would be very difficult.

You just never know on what chocolate that's in the box you will get when it happens.

Dr. Hebbert? is that you?

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:39PM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

It's up to the courts to prove mens rea. I'd either walk or do 4 years for manslaughter. :pac:

I know what that is. I do, honestly. No, I really do.

Ok, what is it?

Czarcasm · 08-12-2012 11:41PM

Stabby stabby with a large kitchen knife and out over the balcony with them. I worked hard for everything I have and I wouldn't be about to let some scumbag just think they could take that away from me so easily.

There are times when I wish the law in Ireland would allow citizens to carry handguns, but then that very thought alone is probably why I'm better off that I'm not allowed carry one.

Hootanany · 08-12-2012 11:42PM

Shoot first ask question later.
Why the fook are they in my House anyway.

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:44PM

bluecode wrote: »

Years ago, I was awoken with a start. One of my sisters was yelling, 'Someone is stealing your motorbike.' I lurched out of bed, Meanwhile my four sisters and one brother launched into an operation that would be the envy of the Army Ranger Wing or SAS. They armed themselves with Dad's golf clubs, one called the police. Two went out the front door and two went out the back in a pincer movement designed to trap the miscreants. In the face of this coordinated attack. The criminals dropped my bike and legged it. Frankly they were lucky. I arrrived late to find two of my prettiest sisters yelling foul abuse into the dark of the field behind my house while waving the golf clubs at them.

The Guards arrived quickly but the thieves were long gone and no wonder.

I was so proud of my brother and sisters. They were delighted with their reaction and stayed up late talking about it. I just went back to bed.

So I know my reaction and that of my family. I'm ready, don't come into my house. I will kill you. Simple as that. Don't attack my family, they will kill you.

Just so you know.

Keep quiet about that, or all the burglars will be waiting for when only the ugly ones are in. Also, just how pretty are we talking? There's probably a pair of scummers somwhere going "jasus, you should have seen em Davo, stunners they were, yellin and wavin tings. Unbelievable, I didn't know wether to run or ask for their numbers".".

DEFTLEFTHAND · 08-12-2012 11:44PM

Pottler wrote: »

I know what that is. I do, honestly. No, I really do.

Ok, what is it?

Actus reus is the action, striking somebody etc. The mens rea is the intent to kill. To be convicted of murder the two have to be present. I only know this sh1t could I studied it for 4 years, I haven't stood trial for murder or anything. :pac: :pac:

Pottler · 08-12-2012 11:46PM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Actus reus is the action, striking somebody etc. The mens rea is the intent to kill. To be convicted of murder the two have to be present. I only know this sh1t could I studied it for 4 years, I haven't stood trial for murder or anything. :pac: :pac:

Ok, I have a 3' Machete beside the shotgun - I'll say their haircut was brutal and I was just going to give them a trim and slipped. Mens rea absent, it was just a barber-ous actus gone wrong.:D

zenno · 08-12-2012 11:46PM

Czarcasm wrote: »

Stabby stabby with a large kitchen knife and out over the balcony with them. I worked hard for everything I have and I wouldn't be about to let some scumbag just think they could take that away from me so easily.

There are times when I wish the law in Ireland would allow citizens to carry handguns, but then that very thought alone is probably why I'm better off that I'm not allowed carry one.

Simple really, just get a gun license for a nice Glock, problem solved.

slippy wicket · 08-12-2012 11:51PM

Pottler wrote: »

I'm lucky in that I get to go "Call that a gun? Now this, this is a gun".

Any thieving bastard breaks in here, especially if armed in any way , is getting both barrels straight up.

elfy4eva · 08-12-2012 11:51PM

Wudnt mind having somethin like pepperspray or Mace in a situation like this Burn the eyes outa the feckers head.

Rayne Wooney · 08-12-2012 11:52PM

zenno wrote: »

Simple really, just get a gun license for a nice Glock, problem solved.

Simple? really?

How would someone go about doing this, the same old "I want to join a gun club" lie others use?

holystungun9 · 08-12-2012 11:53PM

I'd set up a Christmas non killing Mouse trap style defensive system a la Home Alone.

kowloon · 08-12-2012 11:54PM

I have a cat launcher that can launch a cat with razor sharp claws at them. Unfortunately I only have a single round left and it can take time to coax it out from under the table.

Smidge · 08-12-2012 11:54PM

elfy4eva wrote: »

Wudnt mind having somethin like pepperspray or Mace in a situation like this Burn the eyes outa the feckers head.

That's what I have

;)

Would you actually kill a burglar?

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