If my front door is knocked off its hinges at 2am, I'm going to assume it's not one of my kids or my mom and that there is an imminent threat to my life. I seriously doubt I'll come strolling out of my bedroom with a, "Howdy, what can I do fer ya?" mentality. I will be armed and will likely announce to the intruder(s) I am armed and if they don't immediately exit the premises they will be shot. What happens after that is the responsibility of the unlawful intruder.So you think it’s a good idea to open fire without knowing who it is? Of course if they threaten you by all means open up. I don’t know the gun laws on Texas so I can speak to your situation.
Now, in California (as I understand it), it's on me to gather my family and make every attempt to exit my property in a timely manner. In Texas, I can stand my ground to defend my home and family.
NOTE: I had a potential intruder attempt to enter my home (at my last house). I responded as stated above. Camera later revealed they rang the doorbell...waited, tried the door handle, then kicked at the hinge one time before I was at the door to announce I was armed and they needed to leave immediately (while my wife called 9/11). Police took 12 min to get there.
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