I agree on both points. Clint's position (and mine) is that once a burglar has gained entrance to your home and you are in a room behind a closed door, you increase the physical danger to yourself and your family by making any noise that gives away your position. Yelling is an excellent way to tell the BG where to shoot, either through a door or wall, or upon entry into the room. (A locked, hollow-core, bedroom door isn't going to keep anyone out.)frankie_the_yankee wrote:Clint's advice applies more to the tactical aspect of the scenario.ScubaSigGuy wrote: Well now I'm confused. Do I trust Clint or Massad?
Ayoob's is more oriented towards the legal aspects. (i.e. establishing evidence that it was a clean shoot).
As for Ayoob's position, it may be advisable, perhaps even necessary, in some states, but not in Texas! This was true even before the "Castle Doctrine" went into effect on Sept. 1st. With the "presumption" in SB378, homeowners are given even more protection. A homeowner has absolutely no duty to warn a burglar that he is armed and will use deadly force.
I've read Ayoob's writings for years. Most of the time I agree with him on tactical issues, but I often disagree on legal matters as they would apply in Texas. It's not that he is wrong, it's that the value of his advice depends upon where you live. In my seminars, I point out that my presentation could not be given in every state, not only because of differences in state laws on deadly force, but also because of political and social realities that can and do impact how a self-defense shooting is handled by the authorities and the courts.
I'm not telling anyone not to let a burglar know you're armed. That’s as much a personal choice as is the decision whether or not to be armed. I just want people to know that they are increasing the risk to themselves and their family, in an attempt to protect a burglar.
Chas.