Merrillville woman stops intruders

[Rob54]

Saw this article in the NW IN Times Two charged in M'ville break-ins : Merrillville
Not sure if anyone else posted this, but I thought, here is an example of a gun owner defending herself. Good thing that she doesn't live in Chicago! Think of what could have happened!

 

[rnmcguire]

Good for her for being prepared.

 

[jb1911]

I can't believe the NWIT printed that.

 

[Seven High]

This would be a good article to send to the NRA for their Armed Citizen column.

 

[chef larry]

Smart lady, has a sidearm ready and took a picture of the car to help her case. Most everyone has a cell phone with a camera on their person, learned a new use for the cell phone/camera to fight crime. Pass it on.

 

[jwh20]

Saw this article in the NW IN Times Two charged in M'ville break-ins : Merrillville
Not sure if anyone else posted this, but I thought, here is an example of a gun owner defending herself. Good thing that she doesn't live in Chicago! Think of what could have happened!

In Chicago it's ALL the victim's fault. Lawful citizens in possession of a firearm makes it far too dangerous for criminals to make a living.

If they want your stuff, just give it to them. If they get nasty, call 911 and ask them to wait until the police get around to you.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

That guy is lucky to be alive.

 

[HoughMade]

Great news!

101st Ave? Those guys were venturing a little further south than people around here like to think they would.

 

[cbhausen]

The guy who kicked in the door is lucky he hasn't reached ambient (or morgue drawer) temperature by now. And he's driving a 2013 Fusion? Crime pays, I guess.

 

[Rob54]

Great news!

101st Ave? Those guys were venturing a little further south than people around here like to think they would.

Seems that moving to a more rural area will not stop criminals. The people that move there usually have more stuff worth stealing and it takes longer for authorities to respond.

 

[Rob54]

This would be a good article to send to the NRA for their Armed Citizen column.

Done!!

 

[HoughMade]

Seems that moving to a more rural area will not stop criminals. The people that move there usually have more stuff worth stealing and it takes longer for authorities to respond.

We in Porter County have noticed this trend.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

It is a little scary that the crime is starting to go that far south of 30

 

[greyhound47]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG63OtsKC7k

She didn't shoot him?

 

[Dagoney22]

When it comes to home defense...shoot first (Like Han solo). All she did was give him another chance to break into someone elses house.

 

[sig-guy]

When it comes to home defense...shoot first (Like Han solo). All she did was give him another chance to break into someone elses house.

To many times, the HO is afraid of the laws pertaining to THEM shooting someone. Or possibly, not confident enough with their shooting abilities (missing and hitting an innocent).

My take, they break in through my locked door, I assume they are not coming in for a friendly visit and coffee!

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

When it comes to home defense...shoot first (Like Han solo).

Hah! I'm tempted to use that quote in my sig.

Great story. Someone sign her up on INGO!

 

[Dagoney22]

I live in cp, my wife and daughter shoot more than me, and it's stories like this that keep their drive going.

 

[LtScott14]

Just to stay up to date on rural living and crime: Many rural homeowners will not hesitate to stop an illegal entry. As I am writing this, my end table contains a 1911A w/ 8rds of 230 grain "illegal entry, anti felon persuasion". It is daytime, sun is shining, crime doesn't know the difference. Police response is average 8-10 minutes on a good day, shall I wait, or use my 1911A? What about 2:00am on a Saturday night? Same Same. Stay vigilant, install lights and locks. Get a dog, early warning system.
Note: I grew up in Merrillville, not what it was, or will ever be again!