This is not a criticism at all. More of a add on to what happened.
But first and foremost, I'm glad you came out of it ok and anybody else for that matter. Things could escalate or turn ugly in a blink of an eye. It's a very scary, pulse pounding, reflexes going into overdrive moment. Trying to remain rational, cool, and coherent are difficult things to do under the circumstances, but must be done.
Many incidents with strangers are no more than encounters, mistakes,crossing of paths. Drunks, lost people, and other situations too numerous to list here, are common. Even if late at night. Then, there is the fact one has to be wary and on their guard. It may not be a normal situation at all.
What's about to be stated has more to do with overall situations like this than with this particular incident.
The obvious. Don't open a door to stangers unless you have to. One can ask through a open window, mail slot, or other opening to the outside if you have them. There are exceptions.
If the person outside has a gun or other weapon and the door is open an avenue in has been created. If a phone call needs to be made for the person outside, then do so, but do not let them in.
Have someone else call 911 or do so yourself at the first opportunity. Let the police know that you are armed, the particulars of the situation, and describe what you look like and the person at the door .
If answering the door, hold the gun to the side or in back of you and down out of sight of the individual. Keep enough space between the door or person so if you need to bring the gun into action ,you can.
Let the police do the investigating. If it is a criminal he could be in wait for you, still casing the place, or have accomplices that can ambush the unwary. Outside reconnaisance may have to be done anyway with or without authorities on a case by case basis.
These are just some things that can be done and not a comprehensive list.
I can empathize and sympathize with your situation. Let's just say, been there and done that.
Like I said earlier, I am glad that all involved are ok.
There are liability and legal ramifications that can come from or are part of the incident. Will not go into all that here.
Schlemer was the on scene person, and I will not try to critique what went down in any way.Not being there and having no way to play back a video means that any reply to what happened would be open to fallacy.
Over all things, if they have quieted down, went good. Just remember that this guy now knows that a gun is on the property and if someone comes back that they might take violent pre-emptive action or wait until the home is empty and then move in. A gun safe or other security is going to be needed.
Letting the police know that something took place would be adviseable for legal and informative to authorities reasons.
This lets the police know that you were the victim if the guy claims that you pulled a gun on him. Criminals falsely accusing the victim and making the victim the criminal are rampant.
This also lets the police be aware that an incident took place. This makes them more alert to possible goings on they may need to act on or that could later happen.
The NRA and other organizations have basic courses for home and personal defense. These courses do not cost hundreds of dollars and take a few hours or a day or two. It might be wise for us all to avail ourselves of these. This shows that a citizen went out of the way to get training,knows what to do under most circumstances, and legally went about it for the most part. This protects the individual from unscrupulous attacks by defense attorneys or district attorneys.
Remember the La Crosse team that was falsley accused of rape and other crimes. Ruined them for life.
So Mike. I'm glad things worked out for you. Now if the heart will stop pounding, the hands stop shaking, and the pulse will come down to normal, you might be able to get on with life.
I am glad that you did not have to shoot the guy. That's for your piece of mind, all the after consequences that come of that, and that life is precious reasoning. However it the guy had caused you to shoot and had no choice, then it was he that put you in that predicament and not you.
Please realize folks that the laws on personal defense in your area are different all over the U.S. and it may be wise to have some knowledge of them.
Good luck Mike.
But first and foremost, I'm glad you came out of it ok and anybody else for that matter. Things could escalate or turn ugly in a blink of an eye. It's a very scary, pulse pounding, reflexes going into overdrive moment. Trying to remain rational, cool, and coherent are difficult things to do under the circumstances, but must be done.
Many incidents with strangers are no more than encounters, mistakes,crossing of paths. Drunks, lost people, and other situations too numerous to list here, are common. Even if late at night. Then, there is the fact one has to be wary and on their guard. It may not be a normal situation at all.
What's about to be stated has more to do with overall situations like this than with this particular incident.
The obvious. Don't open a door to stangers unless you have to. One can ask through a open window, mail slot, or other opening to the outside if you have them. There are exceptions.
If the person outside has a gun or other weapon and the door is open an avenue in has been created. If a phone call needs to be made for the person outside, then do so, but do not let them in.
Have someone else call 911 or do so yourself at the first opportunity. Let the police know that you are armed, the particulars of the situation, and describe what you look like and the person at the door .
If answering the door, hold the gun to the side or in back of you and down out of sight of the individual. Keep enough space between the door or person so if you need to bring the gun into action ,you can.
Let the police do the investigating. If it is a criminal he could be in wait for you, still casing the place, or have accomplices that can ambush the unwary. Outside reconnaisance may have to be done anyway with or without authorities on a case by case basis.
These are just some things that can be done and not a comprehensive list.
I can empathize and sympathize with your situation. Let's just say, been there and done that.
Like I said earlier, I am glad that all involved are ok.
There are liability and legal ramifications that can come from or are part of the incident. Will not go into all that here.
Schlemer was the on scene person, and I will not try to critique what went down in any way.Not being there and having no way to play back a video means that any reply to what happened would be open to fallacy.
Over all things, if they have quieted down, went good. Just remember that this guy now knows that a gun is on the property and if someone comes back that they might take violent pre-emptive action or wait until the home is empty and then move in. A gun safe or other security is going to be needed.
Letting the police know that something took place would be adviseable for legal and informative to authorities reasons.
This lets the police know that you were the victim if the guy claims that you pulled a gun on him. Criminals falsely accusing the victim and making the victim the criminal are rampant.
This also lets the police be aware that an incident took place. This makes them more alert to possible goings on they may need to act on or that could later happen.
The NRA and other organizations have basic courses for home and personal defense. These courses do not cost hundreds of dollars and take a few hours or a day or two. It might be wise for us all to avail ourselves of these. This shows that a citizen went out of the way to get training,knows what to do under most circumstances, and legally went about it for the most part. This protects the individual from unscrupulous attacks by defense attorneys or district attorneys.
Remember the La Crosse team that was falsley accused of rape and other crimes. Ruined them for life.
So Mike. I'm glad things worked out for you. Now if the heart will stop pounding, the hands stop shaking, and the pulse will come down to normal, you might be able to get on with life.
I am glad that you did not have to shoot the guy. That's for your piece of mind, all the after consequences that come of that, and that life is precious reasoning. However it the guy had caused you to shoot and had no choice, then it was he that put you in that predicament and not you.
Please realize folks that the laws on personal defense in your area are different all over the U.S. and it may be wise to have some knowledge of them.
Good luck Mike.
