One hell of a story, man.
Can't believe the other guy walked out of there free O.o what kind of fucked up law enforcement is that?!
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My case wasn't the worst. There were many other situations where criminals walked free and VICTIMS got arrested.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.c om/2013/04/29/matt-gurney-latest-
home-invasion-case-to-test-canada s-self-defence-laws/
Someone you don't know comes in your house to steal (or do who knows what), you have every right to do as you see fit, IMO. True, the wise course would've been to slink back upstairs and call the fuzz, get ready to pounce if need be, but as you say, the military teaches you to use the element of surprise and not let the enemy gain an advantage.
I could have been toasted if they had something bigger than that shiv. Also, the reason I grabbed the hairsprayer was because it's the nearest thing I saw, beside my shirt. If I had to choose the ideal weapon, I would have grabbed my GF's fashion magazine and a fountain pen. I used to have a karambit, but I put it somewhere downstair. In fact, all the knifes and even screwdrivers are downstair! I was totally unprepared for any attack from these situations...
I could have called the cops first, wait for these assholes moved more inside and take surprise by knocking them unconscious with hockey stick. But as usual, I'm the kind of dude who got himself in countless troubles previously just because of curiosity & stubbornness.
I believe if the same thing happens to you, I bet you would put two in each asshole's head, cops came clean up and you get awards. We are living in two totally different world...
It's like real combat... you never know what you'll do, till the moment arrives.
Have you updated your locks, doors and windows? Sounds like you're renting. maybe the landlord can reimburse you for the money spent on better security...
It just sounds like we're from different worlds. I used to always leave my keys in the ignition and my front door open when I was at home or nearby, but these days, with the economy (locally) so bad, everything's a potential target for thieves.
Yes I'm renting. I talked to the landlord about the door's lock, she allowed me to add a deadbolt and heavy duty strike plates for both 2 locks. As for the door's view and windows, we added security bars to them yesterday. My neighbor was jokingly said my house looks like a bird cage. Better like that than getting another home invasion.
My neighboorhood was belonged to safe area to live. The economy causes these problems. A month ago there was gang shooting near our area and 1 person was wounded.
VicariousE
Huh, some of our mutual friends have read this and left no words behind.
Coulda been worse bro <a href="http://mr-shark.newgrounds.com/news/post/838365">http://mr-shark.newgrounds.com/news/post/83836 5</a>
Glad you and your GF are okay, but, yeah, I'm pissed at the cops too! In the US, they never would've let the other guy walk... maybe one of the cops recognized the guy they let loose :\
Wurfel-Waffles
mr-shark's hand is fucked up badly. Now I'm glad my chest's cut is a very light wound, just a couple of stitches. I should have that t-shirt on, perhaps I wouldn't even get cut.
To be honest, we Canadians are totally defenceless. It's illegal for civilians to use either Taser or pepperspray. Bean bag gun is prohibited. While most Canadian-made airsoft guns are nearly worthless in these situations. I could have gotten worse if I pick up something more lethal. Perhaps both robbers would walk free if I hit them harder, while I serve undeserved sentences. I live in the most restricted province in Canada, and I don't expect much protection from the government.
This story below shows how stupid is our law
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.c om/2013/04/29/matt-gurney-latest-
home-invasion-case-to-test-canada s-self-defence-laws/
Canada is becoming a nanny nation. Sigh.