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Re:Police Owe Nothing to Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeal... by b5n on Thursday October 31, 2019 @02:07PM (#21411797)
In a self defense scenario running away (if you have a clear and safe exit) is the best possible option. If someone is breaking into your house from the front, and you can safely exit the back - GTFO to safety and call law enforcement.

That being said, if your back is against the wall you have every right to defend yourself.

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Re:Police Owe Nothing to Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeal... by mkr-hn on Thursday October 31, 2019 @03:06PM (#21412417)
Depending in the jurisdiction, you might even have a legal obligation to try and get away as a top priority if you can avoid a potentially deadly confrontation.
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Re:Police Owe Nothing to Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeal... by b5n on Thursday October 31, 2019 @03:30PM (#21412675)
While I agree, my main point was based on safety. If your primary objective is survival, the idea of grabbing a weapon _and_ moving towards danger is ludicrous (thanks media portrayal).

If you are in a life or death situation it might make sense to arm yourself and encroach, but if someone is breaking in your front door and you have access to an exit you are not yet in a life or death situation. Arm yourself and attempt to flee.

If you don't have homeowners/renters insurance, live alone, value your property over your life, and enjoy high risk life or death situations - then by all means charge on in. Just make sure you don't shoot your friend who you gave a key 8 months ago stumbling in from a night at the bar.

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Re:Police Owe Nothing to Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeal... by justforyou on Thursday October 31, 2019 @04:14PM (#21413222)
The you was italicized to indicate interest in what you would personally do.

I'm not asking for advice.

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Re:Police Owe Nothing to Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeal... by b5n on Thursday October 31, 2019 @04:33PM (#21413439)
Well, I think I painted a pretty clear picture of what I would do.
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Re:Police Owe Nothing to Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeal... by justforyou on Thursday October 31, 2019 @11:22PM (#21416027)
Good luck with that.
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