[ChevyZ28]

"Pull out your 870 and kill that 'someone' with some low velocity buck shot...and when the cops show up...tell me how much you like them..."

Here in NC, you have the right to defend your property. You are covered by law, at least here in NC. I can't remember the exact statute number, but it does say that if someone is breaking into your home and you shoot them and they die in the process you are justified. The reasoning is if someone is kicking in your door there is no way you can know that their intentions are not murderous and are aiming to hurt you.

[antaresequity]

In Marin County California, you will more than likely get life at stony lonesome, and if you fail in killing the perp, you will be sued and lose everything. If your white and he isn't, you will also be charged with a hate crime, and the ACLU will come after you on civil rights violations.

The local 'cops' and DA will charge you with some sort of firearms violation, such as not having a child lock on the gun when you pulled the trigger. You will never be able to own a firearm again.

If the cops find your reloader and Hercules Blue Dot, and Estes model rockets, you will be charged with explosive charges.

If the newspaper digs a little, you will be written up as terrorist.

Given todays tenor...they will also mention that the 'cops' found 'dog leashes'

[hopespringseternal]

The reasoning is if someone is kicking in your door there is no way you can know that their intentions are not murderous and are aiming to hurt you.

Don't forget that you also have to make a split second decision as to whether they are cops at the wrong address.

[stevio]

I want to also thank the police for the tough job they do.

Since you are a cop in NC can I ask you a question? I have a CCW permit in Pennsylvania and I'm going to be in the Outer Banks this summer. Do you know if I will be legal to have my S&W with me?