Thieves breaking into homes throughout the city looking for cars to steal (Pittsburgh: to live in, safe)

[johnsoccer9v]

Here is the state law: Section 505 - Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Here is a summary I just posted on reddit:

Paragraph 2.5 clearly states if someone unlawfully and by force enters or attempts to enter a dwelling or even an occupied vehicle, then they are presumed to be doing so with the intent to commit (i) an act resulting in death or serious bodily injury; or (ii) kidnapping or sexual intercourse by force or threat.

Back in paragraph 2.1 it states something similar about being allowed to use deadly force if a person is in the process of or has already unlawfully and forcefully entered a dwelling or occupied vehicle.

Some think the intruder must have a lethal weapon, but that only applies in locations other than your dwelling or vehicle (Paragraph 2.3). In those circumstances, you have the responsibility to retreat EXCEPT if you belief it is immediately necessary to do so to protect yourself against serious bodily harm or sexual intercourse by force OR the person attacking you has a firearm or replica or any other weapon readily or apparently capable of lethal use.

[Lost_In_Translation]

I miss the city, but do not miss this. This is why people leave, not that criminals care about macroeconomic effects

[UKyank]

If someone breaks into my home they better be in & out faster than a 9mm

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by UKyank

If someone breaks into my home they better be in & out faster than a 9mm

Exactly. They know what they're doing is wrong and they deserve whatever consequences they get.

[UKyank]

Originally Posted by erieguy

Exactly. They know what they're doing is wrong and they deserve whatever consequences they get.

I only own one handgun - precisely for the aforementioned home defense - been debating in gong to a higher caliber, .40 S&W maybe, but not sure I want to reduce magazine capacity to do so. Any opinions for such situations?

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by UKyank

I only own one handgun - precisely for the aforementioned home defense - been debating in gong to a higher caliber, .40 S&W maybe, but not sure I want to reduce magazine capacity to do so. Any opinions for such situations?

I prefer a .44 but instead of buying another handgun I'd look into getting a semi-automatic home defense shotgun. You don't have to worry about magazine size as there's little risk of missing and some can hold 8 shells.

[UKyank]

Originally Posted by erieguy

I prefer a .44 but instead of buying another handgun I'd look into getting a semi-automatic home defense shotgun. You don't have to worry about magazine size as there's little risk of missing and some can hold 8 shells.

I have a shotgun I just hate the mess it'd make inside

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by UKyank

I have a shotgun I just hate the mess it'd make inside

Yeah, the only downside.

[guy2073]

Originally Posted by erieguy

I prefer a .44 but instead of buying another handgun I'd look into getting a semi-automatic home defense shotgun. You don't have to worry about magazine size as there's little risk of missing and some can hold 8 shells.

I own a simple shot gun, it holds 8 shells. I have one low velocity round with rock salt in it Incase it is my son sneaking into the house but after that I can shoot you through the fridge. I also own a cattle prod that has a high intensity light on the end of it. I am going to get it mounted on the barrel just Incase there are a few people I can zap my way out of a jam. I'm my line of work I keep cash at home, my workers know it also. I always worry about them running their mouths at a bar.

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by guy2073

I own a simple shot gun, it holds 8 shells. I have one low velocity round with rock salt in it Incase it is my son sneaking into the house but after that I can shoot you through the fridge. I also own a cattle prod that has a high intensity light on the end of it. I am going to get it mounted on the barrel just Incase there are a few people I can zap my way out of a jam. I'm my line of work I keep cash at home, my workers know it also. I always worry about them running their mouths at a bar.

So long as they know they or anyone else comes in that you're going to "shoot you through the fridge", they should be less likely to take the chance.