Travel with guns
When you are a full timer what issues are there with having a gun for protection? Restrictions when crossing state lines? Thank you.
Forum Discussion
TMcArthur wrote:
An example of a state that values a criminal life more than the law abiding people sleeping in their own home:
Ontario Resident Shoots, Kills Intruder. The suspect was shot and killed while attacking the resident’s sleeping son
In any other state, this would be a clear cut case of self defense. Not in California, where "The case will be investigated as a homicide". "The homeowner, the citizen, has to be able to articulate or apply the appropriate amount of force that was done against them,” Ontario Police Sgt. David McBride said.
So, in California, you cant shoot a criminal who is threatening to kill you until he kills you first. Or, in this case, you are only justified to shoot him AFTER he kills your son.
Do make sure you brush up on the laws before entering each state.
Tim,
It was a homicide; a human was killed. That's the way it works. They have to investigate it as such because there may have been previous contact between the individuals that could have lead to a less than friendly confrontation.
When I left CA, the right of self defense was still in effect and this case may well end up acknowledging that.
Pat
