[cspackler]

In Iowa, he would likely be arrested for attempted murder. There is no castle doctrine or anything of the sort here (unfortunately), so once they are trying to leave the threat is considered gone; he would be in a world of hurt for firing on the van.

Not sure exactly how I feel on that one... On one hand, once you fire at me I would have no mental problem returning the favor. On the other hand, his life at that moment was not in imminent danger since they were fleeing the scene.

Not sure of Georgia law, the article made no mention.

[Venturer]

I dont know the law, but given the opportunity I hope,I would have done exactly what this man did.

The only reason this man is alive is because the thieves couldnt shoot well. In my mind that means he has every right to try to kill them.

[Lion Den Dan]

In Iowa, he would likely be arrested for attempted murder. [....]Not sure exactly how I feel on that one. On one hand, once you fire at me I would have no mental problem returning the favor. On the other hand, his life at that moment was not in imminent danger since they were fleeing the scene.

The scum had his property and had already tried to take his life. Laws need to be changed.

[MrB]

They shot him in the arm before he had a weapon.
I would say that showed intent to kill him,
and he was in his rights to self defense.

[Hot Tabasco]

Not sure exactly how I feel on that one...

Blood on the interior, bullet holes in the windshield and maybe the body of the vehicle. Lots of work needs to be done on that van.

The perps wanted his money, not the van. He should have just let them take it. Vans don't garner respect when cruisin' the hood so most likely they would have eventually dumped it.....

I put a sign on my car once that said "Please steal this car!" Some guy put a $5 bill with a note attached to it under my wiper blade saying "No way dude! Here's some cash to help you start saving for a new one....."

[1951Boomer]

By shooting, he may have prevented the criminals from speeding away in the van and possibly injuring/killing other motorists or repeating the crime. I live in Georgia (but love East Tenn.!) and this one has me going “Way to go!” Our news broadcasts oftentimes are nothing more than a reading of crimes and murders that have occurred.

[Dayman]

I am also in Iowa and I am sure of how I feel about this. The man is a hero and was right to shoot the perps, even if they were fleeing. A vehicle is a deadly weapon, particularly when being weilded by a criminal who has already shown he has a desire to kill you, as evidenced by his shooting you moments before.

The man needs a larger gun. If size is a consideration then he should get a pocket .40, Kahr makes nice ones. Maybe something in a Kel-Tec.