Comments on: Greg Evers’ Warning Shot Bill Aimed Toward Passage

By: Charlotte Bates

Charlotte Bates — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:48:46 +0000

Due to the expense of ammo, these days, I’m not going to give a warning shot. Why waste it? LOL. Of course with my eye sight, I would miss anyway, so they’ll think it’s a warning shot. LOL.

By: Robert S.

Robert S. — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:51:47 +0000

Heard something a while back that makes real sense.
Discussion was about an intruder in your home, business, etc.

Many think the “Clack-Clack” of a shotgun or pistol action will help deter a criminal who is there to do harm.

Expert said doing that tells the bad ones where YOU are as gives a “warning” and can make you a target.
Said, Have your weapon loaded, round in the chamber and ready to use and do so making the last thing they see is a flash of bright light…..

By: Don

Don — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:18:49 +0000

As the law stands now if someone is breaking into your property OUTSIDE your home there’s nothing you can do about it (unless they attack you) and use of deadly force in not justified in protecting your rusty ol’ lawnmower,a warning shot would help a simpleton breaking into your garage know you mean business and are in possession of a firearm…..someone breaking into your home or occupied vehicle is another matter entirely,center mass no hesitation period.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:14:23 +0000

Where is that warning shot going to land? Too many stories about people being killed by shots fired into the air.

By: James Smith

James Smith — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 07:42:09 +0000

Again, this law is being used to slowly amend the “stand your ground law.” Do not let them fool you. If this law is passed, you might fing yourself in a world of …. because you either defend your family, property or yourself, the first thing the authorities will ask you is ;” did you show the victim your gun or fire a warning shot before you fired at him/her?” Remember anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Be smart and stay alert. It will come back and bite you. Even if your find not guilty, you’ll go through allot of stress with the police, courts, lawyer fees. I agree with “melodies4us.” in that If you show a gun, you better be prepared to use it.. Once again, open carry is the best option!

By: James Smith

James Smith — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 05:03:31 +0000

Dont’ need to flash you gun. For the last time, “pass the open carry law and we wouldn’t need this.” Leave the “stand your ground law” alone and no warning shots would be needed! People get the adrenaline pumping and feel very nervous if they get into a situation in which they have to use deadly force. A warning shot may go astray hurting an innocent bystander. Even worse, it can injure your assilant and now you have a lawsuit on your hands! Think people, THINK!

By: melodies4us

melodies4us — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 04:14:17 +0000

If you show a gun, you better be prepared to use it. This sounds like a horrible idea. I much prefer “Stand your ground”. It protects innocent people from predators and a fair minded judge can easily tell weather or not it was self defense.

By: Elmo

Elmo — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:17:38 +0000

This gives you an option, as it stands now you could be prosecuted for firing a warning shot protecting life or property! The perpetrator may be at a distance from you. Warning shots are ment to be done at a distance, not close up or inside your home! I use to work @ 3 different prisons in Alabama, trust me a warning shot WILL get even the hardened crooks attention! Use common sense, this bill gives you the option, not the responsibility to use the warning shot. Be careful being trigger happy. Killing someone WILL haunt you for the rest of your life! Nevertheless sometimes we may not have a choice, that’s when I say the criminal chose his/her on destiny!

By: Clayton

Clayton — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:03:38 +0000

Seriously? Firing a warning shot will get you killed!

By: dm

dm — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:37:25 +0000

This bill would be OK — as long as it does not REQUIRE you to give a warning shot first.