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Originally Posted by zakity
^^^ Yeah that....
Someone who is mistaken has a different demeanor than someone who is breaking in. They are as shocked as you. They are also embarrassed. The person breaking in won't react the same way.
As for a drunk person, they are drunk. Drunk people are never quiet. A person breaking in would be quiet.
You just have to access each situation as it happens. This is where knowing the laws for your state and what you can and can not do is so important.
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Excellent response! I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into it, but... shooting first and asking questions later is... not the trained shooter way. It's also a great way to end up in jail... but again, it also depends on state law.
Anecdotally, I recall a story about a homeowner who mistakenly shot and killed his own teenage daughter because she had snuck out of the house to go on a date, and then tried to sneak back in. Had the homeowner had a slightly different mindset, and
lights for heaven sake, he wouldn't end up in jail wishing he had more situational awareness and target discrimination.