[quote]eic wrote:
Extreme outliers aside, in almost any state in America you can shoot and kill an intruder who has broken into your house (the actual structure). In Texas you can apparently shoot and kill someone who is on your property. Not sure how I feel about that, though. [/quote]
I’m pretty sure they have to be actually inside your house to shoot them in defense.
[quote]Doubledown wrote:
eic wrote:
Extreme outliers aside, in almost any state in America you can shoot and kill an intruder who has broken into your house (the actual structure). In Texas you can apparently shoot and kill someone who is on your property. Not sure how I feel about that, though.
I’m pretty sure they have to be actually inside your house to shoot them in defense.
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You may be right, but I seem to remember some distinction in Texas. RJ might know.
[quote]eic wrote:
Extreme outliers aside, in almost any state in America you can shoot and kill an intruder who has broken into your house (the actual structure). In Texas you can apparently shoot and kill someone who is on your property. Not sure how I feel about that, though. [/quote]
There are not many states that expressly excuse the use of deadly force to protect one’s property. Most states have loopholes for self defense.
We have a law that comes right out and says “kill the thieving SOB”.
I love the new addition that includes the outside of your home, as well as others being allowed to act in the protection of your property in your absence.
Don’t like property owners having the right to kill you if you are on their property? Then don’t trespass in Texas.
[quote]rainjack wrote:
Don’t like property owners having the right to kill you if you are on their property? Then don’t trespass in Texas.
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Problem is that property lines might not be clearly defined. I shudder to think of some wacko shooting a kid who unwittingly crosses a boundary line to retrieve a stray ball.
[quote]eic wrote:
rainjack wrote:
Don’t like property owners having the right to kill you if you are on their property? Then don’t trespass in Texas.
Problem is that property lines might not be clearly defined. I shudder to think of some wacko shooting a kid who unwittingly crosses a boundary line to retrieve a stray ball. [/quote]
I don’t think the law extends to shooting kids. There has to be some threat to the property owner for the law to be applied.
Some kids chasing a ball? No way.
Give us a little more credit than that.