[marktwain]

I am told that this would have been illegal in California. The homeowner could have been sent to jail there for three years for illegal storage of a weapon.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

In California, I would be in jail ad three perps would be worm food.

[from occupied ga]

I am told that this would have been illegal in California.

And in MA, NYC, DC, Chicago, Philly, etc. The state views self defense as a much more serious crime than burgulary or assault, because if you have the will and the means to defend yourself from unorganized thieves, then

1. you might begin to think that the state's jackbooted legions are unnecessary
2. you might consider that you could defend yourself from the biggest criminal organization of all, and
3. you might question the self appointed authority know as the government

all of these much more threatening to the government than the robbery or murder of a serf

[mylife]

This story sounds effed up.
How did they get a gun to the kids head if they were locked outside?

[Pontiac]

police received a call from Ashtabula County Medical Center

This happened about 20 miles from me. Ashtabula is one of the poorest counties in Ohio.

The Star Beacon is a small county paper typically runs about 1 to 15 pages daily most of which are sports and classifieds

I am surprised that some one in Arizona is looking up Ashtabula news on the internet. Are you from the area?

[EternalVigilance]

“The bullet went in the leg and out through his buttocks,” the mother said.

Kudoes to the kid, but he needs time at the range. His aim's just a hair too low.

[TheBattman]

Hey kid - good job! Next time, aim for center-body mass!

[B Knotts]

I guess you’re talking about a minor possessing a handgun. Actually, it looks like he could do so legally, if he has written permission from a parent or guardian.

[wastedyears]

I don’t think the author finished high school. TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE writing

[fishhound]

“having a weapon under disability”

Any idea what this means? Never heard of it.
Thanks

[Cicero]

The teens recognized two out three of the men, according to their mother, who spoke with the Star Beacon Monday.

It sounds as if they got into bad company, at school or visiting the neighboring city. And that company must have figured they were worth robbing.

I'd also be a little worried about these perps or their friends coming back to take it out on this family. I hope they'll be careful.

[70th Division]

Yesterday I went to pick up an application for a CWP. This is a very conservative county in Michigan. I had to stand in line. There was a female lawyer behind me getting one too. I told the lady behind the bullet proof glass; “I thought everyone in this county ALREADY HAD ONE.” She laughed and said they have been busier than heck with permits to purchase and CWPs.