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By: mrsmith@yahoo.com

mrsmith@yahoo.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:42:00 +0000

One thing about dispatchers,

They take notes for the police.

When this happened to my brother, they told him to jump out of a 2nd story window of his own house and run for help. Instead he shot at the perp that had a knife in hand and the perp ran out of the house. The perp was caught later driving a van from his job. The owner of the company did not press charges on the perp because he knows he has a drug problem. If he knew about his drug problem then way give him a car?

My brother told dispatch everything that he intended to do and what was happening.

What would have happend if my brother would have broken his leg while jumping from the window?
What if the perp would have ran outside and stabbed him?

My brother was charged with firing a gun in city limits. Since his gun was not registered he did not get it back. This event cost him 10 thousand dollars in legal fees. He said he should have just put the phone on the floor and let them listen in.

Maybe, less you say the better your court case will be.

By: Joe Sylvester

Joe Sylvester — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:05:09 +0000

One thing that is different in this case than many other similar 911 recordings is that the dispatcher NEVER tells here not to shoot the SOB. She, the dispatcher does encourage retreat to a “bunker”, but that’s actually a pretty good idea in most cases. However, we’ve all heard the 911 tapes where the dispatcher is telling the victim not to use the gun. I give this particular dispatcher high marks for that. I thought both the victim and the dispatcher were a lot calmer though the whole affair than I, a rather large male, would have been. Course I know that my bedroom door isn’t going to stop anybody, and most of the time, I also know that there is no one in the rest of the house. That gives me more freedom of action. (I also know that if I’m in my bedroom, one of my .45s is not with me, but is not in the locked gun cabinet either. (it’s my computer table gun) The cabinet itself, with the rest of my guns is also not in the bedroom. (this place is the first one where that has been true since I got the cabinet) The 1911 is in the bedroom with me though.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:19:20 +0000

As a law enforcement officer, firearms and self defense instructor I can assure you that the odds of the police coming to your rescue in time is in direct proportion to the ineptitude of your attacker and your ability to outdo his efforts. Your best bet is to be prepared to defend yourself. A woman in the home without a gun she knows how to use is a victim waiting for a perpetrator. Don’t let it be you. Arm yourself and get training in how to use it. It’s the cheapest life insurance you’ll ever buy.

This woman wasn’t a victim. She’s a survivor.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:39:01 +0000

Not likely - in most states (I’m not sure about Indiana), you are immune from criminal or civil charges if you kill a home invader in self defense.

This lady’s case would be a little more tricky since the invader was a former acquaintance, and that would raise questions, but the 911 call would be more than enough evidence on her side.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:06:45 +0000

As a former police officer I can attest that any cop worthy of the name knows the truth. The police are there to write the report and zip the bag. The criminal is scared to death of an armed citizen but not so much of the police. They know who is more likely to shoot. As an American, I also realize WHY we have the Second Amendment. It keeps criminals, disguised as the government, from stripping the rights so many have fought for. Remember, England was the rightful government of the American colonies. Votes didn’t matter any more to them than they do to todays politicians.

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:50:30 +0000

Please….. If it is determined to be self defense in all states I have lived in you are open to being sued. However Oklahoma, New MExico and Now Idaho (all the places I have lived) have “Make my Day” laws. Meaning you break in I shoot too bad. hmm to the people in New York I am sorry. I have faced a robber with a gun and without Fortunatley without all he wanted was money and my neighbor scared him away bought a gun next time he ran like I had shot him even when I did not. Guns are a good idea just be sure you know how ot use and care for them

By: David Jackson

David Jackson — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:39:18 +0000

Firearms for self-defense are like fire extiquishers, car horns and flashers and any other type of insurance. You hope that you never have to use it, but are glad you have when you need it.

By: bydand

bydand — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:43:02 +0000

911; Government sponsered Dial-a Prayer

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:32:17 +0000

Nothing brings more fear to an intruder than the sound of a 12 gauge being racked.