I was a victim and it was my own fault.

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Originally Posted by Timco

In recent history, there have been a few home invaders shot and killed by a homeowner here, but I am sure none were shot in the back fleeing. You could argue you're stopping future felonies or were temporarily blinded to the law when confronting someone in your home but that would be weak sauce.

What I mean by wish I had a gun is if I had seen him just going through stuff, I would have shot him rightfully out of fear for my safety. We don't have a retreat law so if he's a threat I can stop him without having to flee first. I have held an intruder at gunpoint. If you've ever seen a man beg for his life, it's heavy stuff. He was cringing over waiting to be shot. He begged me not to shoot him. That was 15 years ago.

I've always thought I would do anything to protect my wife, dog, home. This shows me in that moment, I'm willing to risk my life to get that threat out of my house. Honestly, all I could think of was beating or killing him, and with no weapon, I was intent on doing it bare handed. He got that message as fast as he ran. He was the lucky one.

The leg is a major hamstring and calf pull. Knee to top / side of foot. I never left the house today. It's terrible pain. Inside thigh too. My neck and shoulder still hurt from catching the doorway. Bruised. But it's a reminder to lock doors and that I feel like I gave everything I could to protect mine. Not on my watch.

Glad it is not more serious (surgery)! Heal fast!