Comments on: Man Interrupts Daytime Burglary In Progress At His Home

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:09:43 +0000

This type of crime concerns me (not that other types of crime do not.) I agree with concerned homeowner, I too see the economy getting worse everyday and more people loosing jobs or getting laid off from work. I can only guess that this is just the beginning of a long economic crisis that means trouble for everyone. Trouble in the form of robberies, break-ins, and other crimes of that nature. I would have to agree with the other comments that a concealed carry permit and practice, is a good idea. For those of us who do not have a CCP we need other options. I would like to know more about Florida’s gun laws and the “castle law” is it legal to carry in Florida if the firearm is in plain sight? Like a waist holster? What does the “castle law” really mean? Perhaps as it was suggested, William can do a story on this and get some facts from the sheriffs office or other sources that would know the answers to these questions.

By: NRA fan

NRA fan — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:36:38 +0000

When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. CCP, reliable weapon and practice. No worries!

By: missed your chance man

missed your chance man — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:59:25 +0000

Dude should have been packin heat in his car and we wouldnt be worrying bout where these two animals are now. Lesson to the rest of us.

By: John

John — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:13:09 +0000

Wow…to bad the new sheriff grounded their helicopters, could have been used to probably located the vehicle rather than deputies driving around roads looking of it. Also another reason for a concealed carry permit.

By: ......................

...................... — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:16:07 +0000

That is scary to know because that is not far from my house.

By: Concerned homeowner

Concerned homeowner — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:05:39 +0000

Stories like this really show how important our second amendment rights are, and the importance of the Florida Castle law. If I understand the Florida Castle Law right, this man could have shot these individuals for their crime (if he had a gun with him.) Thank goodness the home owner or any of his family was not hurt or injured. I suspect as the economy gets worse and more people are “going with-out” more crimes like this and crimes of opportunity will increase. As a community we need to keep a watchful eye on our neighborhoods and look for things out of the ordinary. Cars parked with people in them that appear to just be watching a place or home. Strangers walking through the neighborhood that appear to be looking around a lot, at garages and homes (more so than a person that lives in the neighborhood would look). Folks really need to trust their instincts and remember to call the Sheriff’s office if you see something that is not right. I mean things that you know are wrong, like someone carrying items out of a neighbors home and you know the neighbor is at work or out of town. We can’t be too careful now, times are hard on everyone. I would like to see North Escambia.com do a story on the Florida castle law and help everyone (me) understand what we can do legally to protect ourselves and our homes. I hear a lot of different things and really don’t know just what I would, or under the law could do if this happened to me. It is a blessing no one was hurt this time, but what about the next time?

By: Lawson

Lawson — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:13:37 +0000

We’re probably going to see more and more of this. Neighbors, we need to watch out for each other.