Maryland man killed in home invasion.

Unknown User · Nov 25, 2014

This is sad. We're not safe in our own homes and seems like home invasions are becoming more and more common.

what does the law say about self defense in md if someone came into my house and attempted to do harm to my family and me? Are there certain things that I MUST do before I can legally use deadly force? I read all over the Internet that I can not used force but can someone give me a legitimate answr? I'm starting to think having a firearm in my possession every move I make, inside and outside of my house is the only option..

lx1x · Nov 25, 2014

only ppl that can give answers are attorneys.

take nra protection inside the home or similar class to give you basics. as far as laws.. attorney.

NormH3 · Nov 25, 2014

Unknown User said:
This is sad. We're not safe in our own homes and seems like home invasions are becoming more and more common.

what does the law say about self defense in md if someone came into my house and attempted to do harm to my family and me? Are there certain things that I MUST do before I can legally use deadly force? I read all over the Internet that I can not used force but can someone give me a legitimate answr? I'm starting to think having a firearm in my possession every move I make, inside and outside of my house is the only option..

I think the very name of the crime, home invasion, says it all.

Vile Shadow · Nov 25, 2014

Well, MD does have the Castle Doctrine for inside your house.

Just make sure they're facing toward you when you act.

fidelity · Nov 25, 2014

Is there a link to a news story as the subject line suggests?

bullett67 · Nov 25, 2014

The wife and I almost had one last week, with the dog the alarm and then me they never made it in. Cops never found them either so maybe they'll try again, we shall see.

smokering · Nov 25, 2014

fidelity said:
Is there a link to a news story as the subject line suggests?

Possibly this...if they shot him at the door even if armed he may not had a chance to get off a shot.

http://www.abc2news.com/news/crime-checker/eastern-shore-crime/eastern-shore-man-killed-in-home-invasion

Kman · Nov 25, 2014

You guys need some No Guns or Badguys signs for the yard.

They work well enough for schools. :rolleyes:

-Z/28- · Nov 25, 2014

A good portion of these attacks are targeted. Either for personal reasons or drug related.

fidelity · Nov 25, 2014

smokering said:
Possibly this...if they shot him at the door even if armed he may not had a chance to get off a shot.

http://www.abc2news.com/news/crime-checker/eastern-shore-crime/eastern-shore-man-killed-in-home-invasion

Thanks. Sounds premeditated.

Mark75H · Nov 25, 2014

My guess would be drug related in this case. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

swinokur · Nov 25, 2014

The Castle Doctrine in MD isn't codified in law. Only by legal precedent IIRC.

JayB0311 · Nov 25, 2014

bullett67 said:
The wife and I almost had one last week, with the dog the alarm and then me they never made it in. Cops never found them either so maybe they'll try again, we shall see.

My wife and I almost had one too....our dogs also scared them off.

Side note: Wasn't there a guy in Glen Burnie who shot a robber in his home last year or the year before? I think he got into some pretty deep doo doo.

http://misguidedchildren.com/justic...shoots-home-intruder-charged-with-murder/6028

Vile Shadow · Nov 25, 2014

Kman said:
You guys need some No Guns or Badguys signs for the yard.

They work well enough for schools.

...Until the bad guy that's illiterate shows up.

Long1MD · Nov 25, 2014

Seems it turned out ok...

http://bearingarms.com/awkward-moment-judge-throws-murder-case-youre-moron-prosecutor/

chillman · Nov 25, 2014

Unknown User said:
This is sad. We're not safe in our own homes and seems like home invasions are becoming more and more common.

what does the law say about self defense in md if someone came into my house and attempted to do harm to my family and me? Are there certain things that I MUST do before I can legally use deadly force? I read all over the Internet that I can not used force but can someone give me a legitimate answr? I'm starting to think having a firearm in my possession every move I make, inside and outside of my house is the only option..

Sad that we have to worry about the legal ramifications of protecting ourselves. If I feel myself or family is in danger I think I would act without thinking about the legalities. Hope it never comes to that.

clandestine · Nov 25, 2014

I don't give a shit about legal ramifications. Someone comes in my house forcefully I will shoot them till their a-holes fall off.

Then my attorney can speak to the police.

Alea Jacta Est · Nov 25, 2014

clandestine said:
I don't give a shit about legal ramifications. Someone comes in my house forcefully I will shoot them till their a-holes fall off.

Then my attorney can speak to the police.

Falls off or falls out?

It's a very important clarification.

(I still owe a follow up on Les Baer... :sad20:

)

BrewDoc_MD · Nov 25, 2014

All you gotta do is yell, "It's coming right for us!!!", then you can fire away.

clandestine · Nov 25, 2014

Nnztg8r said:
Falls off or falls out?

It's a very important clarification.

(I still owe a follow up on Les Baer...)

Falls off.

That gun is still giving you greif? Once I'm back at the bench I'll get it from you and square it away.

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