Hero or Criminal?

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

If he would have shot them or injured them in the home, there would be no charges pressed.
He cannot argue self defense once he leaves the home and pursues the criminals. So yes, he broke the law and will probably be prosecuted.

in Oklahoma, But at the same time to use self-defense your family/yourself would have to be physically threatened for that to apply, And then you can use deadly force within the law (Oklahoma's "Make My Day" law).

Recently an OKC resident shot and killed a burgular he caught in the act, Even though the burgular did not threaten him or even have a weapon the homeowner may face felony criminal charges for the suspects death.

Once you leave your domain you can be possibly prosecuted, Even if you injure the suspect while trying to pursue 'em.

Tell ya what, If anyone was to ever break-in on us and threaten us they better kill me rightaway cause they will only be allowed to "drop" their weapon once cause after I blow a hole in 'em trying to hold their weapon will be the LEAST of their worries!

Brian "A very proficient marksman" j.