Posted on 03/27/2024 3:55:57 AM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
AFlorida sheriff responded to the criticism and praise he has received for his viral comments about encouraging citizens to use the kill shot against home invaders.
During a press conference in April 2022, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said, "If someone is breaking into your house, you're more than welcome to shoot. We prefer you to do that, actually." The comments have gone viral again in juxtaposition to a story in New York where a woman was arrested for trying to remove squatters from her property.
Johnson told Fox News Digital in an interview that he stands by his comments and that it's a "no-brainer."
"I said [at the press conference] if you shoot accurately, and you kill the guy, you save taxpayers money. And I also said that if somebody gets killed during a home invasion, the odds of them re-offending are zero. And we like those odds, which we do," he told Fox News Digital......
Since he made the remarks, he claims there has not been a single home invasion.
"And it's kind of ironic that, since that press conference, we haven't had any home invasions, and it's been over a year, so it's kind of odd," he said.
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All of the crooks are headed for Fulton County?
Is there any other way? LOL
I had a County Prosecutor tell me effectively the same thing 15 years ago. If you have to shoot, make sure you kill them.
That way there is no one “living” to testify against you.
Dead Men Tell No Tales!!
I like this sheriff.
Not only does it save money it also eliminates repeat offenders - a good thing all around.
Nothing incorrect about the sheriff in my opinion.
You break in ,they carry you out. Sounds like good sound advice .
Just in Deep State’s.
I’m ready. Glock with 15 and 30 round mags AND a throwdown butcher knife (not part of the kitchen set) to put in the dead perp’s hand.
“Officer, I was deathly afraid for my life and can’t exactly process everything right now.” My lawyer should be able to help me clarify all this.”
So you think your stuff is worth more than a life?
No, you think my stuff is worth your life.
And the problem with his remarks are????
HOORAY Sheriff Bob Johnson!
This is after the original video where the dead perp was in someone’s yard n he’s asking person who shot him to come forward. “You haven’t done anything wrong”
Exactly.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the same.
Deterrence. A long-forgotten word.
“Politically incorrect sheriff...”
SAYS WHO??... some snowflake reporter??
EFF OFF
SHOOT TO KILL. Why shoot any other way?
No sympathy for criminal home invaders?
That’s so harsh!
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