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Originally Posted by Pacifier
that is IMO the problem with guns, the "start level" of violence is higher, it is easier to start a fighting. Like the article said the burglar will also be in panic and if he thinks you are armed he will probably panicly start shooting first.
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The start level of violence occurs when someone breaks into your house. If the sound of a round chambering in a shotgun doesn't scare them off and they choose to stay and fight, then they will be at a huge disadvantage since they won't know the layout as well as you. If they are panicked because they thought no one was home then they better say something and give up or run quickly.
If you did nothing, how can you take the chance that the intruder won't want to eliminate you as a witness? How do you even know they are just a burgler? I don't think anyone wants to shoot and kill one of the 12 year old neighbor kids but they better identify themselves pretty quickly. If they don't run or identify themselves then you have to assume the worse.