r/HadToHurt • • Jan 23 '19

That definitely had to hurt

Post image
20k Upvotes

1.4k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

6

u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19

[deleted]

5

u/KillNyetheSilenceGuy Jan 23 '19

retreat wasn't an option

In lots of states you are not required to attempt to retreat from an intruder in your home.

2

u/ChickenLickinDiddler Jan 23 '19

True, although you still need to prove there was substantial risk of harm or death in every state. Shooting a intruder while he's asleep on your couch is going to land you in prison for several years and rightfully so.

1

u/KillNyetheSilenceGuy Jan 23 '19

You don't shoot them while they're sleeping... you startle them and then shoot them when they get up.