17 year old girl scares off intruder with handgun

[Iurobz]

Great story with a happy ending

'I didn't want him back': Teen talks about tense moments scaring - Spokane, North Idaho News & Weather KHQ.com

But how can that be since handguns are never used in self defense?

 

[HubertGummer]

This is exactly why I will be teaching my two daughters about safe gun handling and usage as soon as they prove mature enough to do so.

 

[DanVoils]

This is exactly why I will be teaching my two daughters about safe gun handling and usage as soon as they prove mature enough to do so.

How old are they? I started my 4 sons between age 4 and 5.

 

[Iurobz]

How old are they? I started my 4 sons between age 4 and 5.

I imagine that's what CS&N meant by "Teach your children well."

 

[LostWander]

Love stories like this

 

[Thor]

Best comment from the story: The burglar/thief now knows where you live, that you called the cops on him, that you are alone at night, and that you don't have the guts to shoot him. Don't talk to the media; they are not your friend.

I'm glad she's okay...he was a wanted felon on the run from the cops, this could have been very bad for her. Note to Ms Wood, lock your doors (especially when home alone!!! IN BED!)...also, after he was out of the house and running she shot 'to scare him away'. What's our position on warning shots again?

 

[71silverbullet]

Best comment from the story: The burglar/thief now knows where you live, that you called the cops on him, that you are alone at night, and that you don't have the guts to shoot him. Don't talk to the media; they are not your friend.

I'm glad she's okay...he was a wanted felon on the run from the cops, this could have been very bad for her. Note to Ms Wood, lock your doors (especially when home alone!!! IN BED!)...also, after he was out of the house and running she shot 'to scare him away'. What's our position on warning shots again?

Warning shots are a huge no no! I nearly went to jail for firing a warning shot when 2 teen age boys were charging at me.
Turned out I knew one of the boys parents and the other boy's father was so mad at his son for what I caught him doin that he said he deserved to be shot. Other wise I'd pribably be typing this from prison.
Given the circumstances I am glad I didn't shoot them, not really sure what I'd do if I had it to do over.

 

[myhightechsec]

Warning shots are a huge no no! I nearly went to jail for firing a warning shot when 2 teen age boys were charging at me.
Turned out I knew one of the boys parents and the other boy's father was so mad at his son for what I caught him doin that he said he deserved to be shot. Other wise I'd pribably be typing this from prison.
Given the circumstances I am glad I didn't shoot them, not really sure what I'd do if I had it to do over.

I think any prosecutor will give a 17 year old in this situation a pass on any warning shots even if they were running away. And I don't necessarily think it was a bad thing to do myself. After all, she was alone and there is every reason to believe the mope could have doubled back and tried it again with more finesse. A shot to remind him of the consequences is not a bad idea.

 

[eldirector]

The "attempted murder" at the end was over the top. I'd bet she gets a pass as well. Still, not the best idea and yet another reason why training is so important. Gotta know when to shoot or not shoot, and have some experience "making the call" under at least a little stress.

 

[Thor]

The proper time to shoot was probably when he came up the stairs and into her bedroom.

 

[HubertGummer]

How old are they? I started my 4 sons between age 4 and 5.

One is 4 1/2 and I have already been over guns are not toys etc.. I did let her shoot a BB gun and she seemed to have fun with that so there is hope.

The other one will be here in September.

 

[T.Lex]

What's our position on warning shots again?

You are a bad, bad man.

Warning shots are a huge no no!

I learned on INGO that shooting into the ground is an effective way to corral loose dogs back to their yard.

True story.

Good for the young lady to effectively corral a burglar out of her house. Hope she uses this as motivation to become more adept in these situations.

 

[Thor]

You are a bad, bad man.

It has been said...

 

[oldpink]

The thumbnail for the video, if of the gun she used, indicates a single action revolver of one sort, definitely neither a Ruger nor Colt.
Have to agree that warning shots are idiotic and dangerous.
The hoodlum involved is lucky that she was so forgiving, because he wouldn't have gotten such benefit of the doubt from most of us, especially those of us with more than just ourselves in the house.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

The story says that the guy "came in to the house". She said that she heard the screen door open then close.

So they know there's a bad guy on the loose and they don't lock the doors?