How do you deal with the fear of having your gear stolen?

[blackrose89]

If someone steals your gear, you cant shoot them. You go to prison. You can only shoot it if you are in danger. As much as I hate getting my gear stolen, I dont want to kill anyone.

Depends. I really don't think it happens where someones grabs your gear and shoot them down. You simply pull your gun out when you're being mugged.The mugger will most likely back down. If not that means he's using excessive force which must be pretty life threatening for him not to fear a gun. In which your life is legitmately in danger and you have a full right to defend yourself.

 

[Netskimmer]

If someone steals your gear, you cant shoot them. You go to prison. You can only shoot it if you are in danger. As much as I hate getting my gear stolen, I dont want to kill anyone.

I agree with you. I wouldn't want to kill someone for any reason including my gear and I certainly wouldn't do it if I had a choice, but if someone wants to mug me I have to believe they mean me harm and will defend myself accordingly.

 

[480sparky]

If someone steals your gear, you cant shoot them. You go to prison. You can only shoot it if you are in danger. As much as I hate getting my gear stolen, I dont want to kill anyone.

If someone assaults me, I can defend myself.

 

[Flyer]

If someone steals your gear, you cant shoot them. You go to prison. You can only shoot it if you are in danger. As much as I hate getting my gear stolen, I dont want to kill anyone.

Not in TX sir. In TX, I have the right to shoot someone running down the street AWAY from my house with MY property in there posesion.

Realistically, that's not a good reason to shoot IMO, but the law states that in TX you have the right to use deadly force to protect your property (in the case at hand would be my camera gear).

BTW, I carry too. Most of the time a mini revolver, but when allowed by my clothing, Officers model 1911.

That being said, it's hard to say what the right thing to do would be in a given situation until you are put in said situation. I agree with others though ... situational awareness is most likely the best prevention around here.

 

[ConradM]

If someone steals your gear, you cant shoot them. You go to prison. You can only shoot it if you are in danger. As much as I hate getting my gear stolen, I dont want to kill anyone.

False. Depends on where you live. Here in Idaho I can legally defend my property with lethal force. Not saying I would over a camera though.

 

[480sparky]

It's called Castle Doctrine (also known as Castle Law or Defense of Habitation Law). It varies by state. Some states allow you to shoot someone you suspect might be breaking into your house, others have a 'duty to retreat'.

 

[ConradM]

If someone steals your gear, you cant shoot them. You go to prison. You can only shoot it if you are in danger. As much as I hate getting my gear stolen, I dont want to kill anyone.

Depends. I really don't think it happens where someones grabs your gear and shoot them down. You simply pull your gun out when you're being mugged.The mugger will most likely back down. If not that means he's using excessive force which must be pretty life threatening for him not to fear a gun. In which your life is legitmately in danger and you have a full right to defend yourself.

That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. You should only pull a gun if you intend to kill someone as a last resort. Not wound, not threaten, kill.

If someone grabs my camera I would probably just chase them down and handle it with force. If someone breaks into my house, with my 75lb dog in their face, I'm doing my best to kill them as quickly as I can.

 

[blackrose89]

Is it wrong to shoot someone over your gear? Honestly it depends. To a lot of us it's a hobby. To others it could be their bread and butter, and they may not be able to replace the gear with financial ease.

 

[ConradM]

It's called Castle Doctrine (also known as Castle Law or Defense of Habitation Law). It varies by state. Some states allow you to shoot someone you suspect might be breaking into your house, others have a 'duty to retreat'.

duty to retreat is not a part of castle doctrine.

 

[480sparky]

.........That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. .....

Again, depends on the laws of the state. I can pull out my gun in public and it is NOT brandishing. It would be considered brandishing if I used it in a threatening manner towards someone (i.e., aimed it at you intentionally).

 

[ConradM]

.........That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. .....

Again, depends on the laws of the state. I can pull out my gun in public and it is NOT brandishing. It would be considered brandishing if I used it in a threatening manner towards someone (i.e., aimed it at you intentionally).

That's what she was talking about.

 

[Netskimmer]

Thankfully we have castle doctrine here in WV as well.

That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. You should only pull a gun if you intend to kill someone as a last resort. Not wound, not threaten, kill.

It's not brandishing to draw your weapon in defense and demand that the aggressor submit until authorities arrive.

 

[blackrose89]

Thankfully we have castle doctrine here in WV as well.

That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. You should only pull a gun if you intend to kill someone as a last resort. Not wound, not threaten, kill.

It's not brandishing to draw your weapon in defense and demand that the aggressor submit until authorities arrive.

It's not coercing someone into doing something. I think on any level, if you're being mugged you have legitimate concerns. Even if it's just camera gear. People have been killed for less. I was saying that if you have a concern you most likely will just need to draw your gun, this in most cases will be enough. I wasn't really questioning if you have a right to or not. I was just speaking in general terms if you feel you have draw your gun you most likely won't have to shoot them.

 

[ConradM]

Thankfully we have castle doctrine here in WV as well.

That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. You should only pull a gun if you intend to kill someone as a last resort. Not wound, not threaten, kill.

It's not brandishing to draw your weapon in defense and demand that the aggressor submit until authorities arrive.

Yes it is. If you get charged forit is up to the police/court. I know it seems like it's a good idea to use a gun to "threaten" an attacker and it might be. But it's still brandishing.

Also, if said attacker calls your bluff you could very well be getting killed with your own gun.

 

[blackrose89]

Thankfully we have castle doctrine here in WV as well.

That's actually called brandishing and it's illegal. You should only pull a gun if you intend to kill someone as a last resort. Not wound, not threaten, kill.

It's not brandishing to draw your weapon in defense and demand that the aggressor submit until authorities arrive.

Yes it is. If you get charged forit is up to the police/court. I know it seems like it's a good idea to use a gun to "threaten" an attacker and it might be. But it's still brandishing. Also, if said attacker calls your bluff you could very well be getting killed with your own gun.

BrandishingVerb: Wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.It says you can't generally threaten someone. Doesn't say doing so in self defense. I think this is in general terms, not intended for if you're in danger. Is it Really worse to threaten someone of you're in danger rather then to just shoot them?