[marktwain]

It is always a good idea to try to see what is happening from another perspective.

[elcid1970]

Thankfully the man defended himself and his wife.

What if the miscreant grandson had shouted, “Don’t shoot, Grandpa, it’s me!” But no, he attempted to kill his own grandparent(s), so no regrets should ensue.

The man who shot the intruder with his 9mm made one mistake. He should have used a .45. The difference between wounded perp and dead perp.

The latter don’t sue afterward.

[Right Wing Assault]

the grandfather now has to live with fact that his grandson is dead by his own hand

It was going to happen sooner or later. Someone had to do it and it just fell upon the grandpa to be the one.

[Dayman]

While .45 is a great anti-personel round I prefer to carry a .40s&w. Mostly because it has more punch then a 9mm, with only marginally more recoil then 9mm. While not as powerful as a .45 my pistol holds 16 rounds including the one in the chamber, compared to 12-13 for a .45 caliber glock. I think it’s a nice compromise.

[Dayman]

While .45 is a great anti-personel round I prefer to carry a .40s&w. Mostly because it has more punch then a 9mm, with only marginally more recoil then 9mm. While not as powerful as a .45 my pistol holds 16 rounds including the one in the chamber, compared to 12-13 for a .45 caliber glock. I think it’s a nice compromise.

[Oatka]

"If he hears this, I hope he lives," said James.

He may regret that thought. The perp KNOWS where James lives. James might not know what prison the perp is in, let alone his parole date "for good behaviour". Not a good scenario.