Just read an article where one brother came upon some A$$holes that had loaded up his bike and was driving away, he was stunned and all he had time to do was stand in front of the van. Yelling at them he had to jump out of the way to keep from being run over...

So I was wondering how myself or others would handle it if we came upon 3or4 dudes stealing our bike.??..I do pack some times, but it would/could get messy real quick..

 

Can't shoot them over property.

 

In South Carolina you can.

 

You can only use Deadly force when you can not retreat..

 

Waste them, then find a way to justify it.

 

As tempting as the thought is to shoot them, think dialing 911 and giving the vans tag number would be the better choice .. My Bike is insured and at my age don't want to spent what few years I have left being able to ride in prison.. Now if they could select me a jury of Bikers that would be another story ... Too many liberal bleeding hearts this day .. Why I have gap insurance on my Bike, can replace it .. Although would be pissed..

 

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED)
CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMIT PROGRAM

Defense of Property



“…in the protection of one’s dwelling, only such force must be used as is necessary, or apparently necessary, to a reasonably prudent man. Any greater expenditure cannot be justifiable and is therefore punishable. State v. Hibler, 79 S.C. 170, 60 S.E. 438 (1907).


“[t]he weight of modern authority limits deadly force in a defense of a dwelling to situations in which the householder reasonably believes that the intruder intends to commit a felony or only when deadly force would be authorized by the law of self-defense.” McAninch and Fairey.

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What about shooting the van or truck or whatever? put a hole in the radiator, or tire, and they won't get far. It'll give you some time to get the cops on the scene.

 

It varies by jurisdiction.

If you carry, you should already know the law in your area.

Matt

 

depends. I would draw mine to hold them for cops. If they caused me to fear for my safety I would defend myself. If they turned and ran away then no I would not shoot.