ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

So that others may learn.

Moderators: carlson1, Keith B, Charles L. Cotton

Post Reply

Topic author
philip964
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 17955
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:30 pm

ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#1

Post by philip964 »

https://news.yahoo.com/maine-man-dies-b ... 44793.html

Not experienced with guns. Frustrated by robberies at his home and lack of help from authorities, set up booby traps in his home.

Was killed by the one at the front door. Bomb squad had to be called to clear the house.

Probably never a good idea. I also thought illegal in most places.
User avatar

oljames3
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 5350
Joined: Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:21 pm
Location: Elgin, Texas
Contact:

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#2

Post by oljames3 »

Attorney Andrew Branca discusses this incident:
https://lawofselfdefense.com/blog/
... Law of Self Defense Post of the Day, which involves the use of booby traps in defense of property ...
Paywalled after 3 days.
O. Lee James, III Captain, US Army (Retired 2012), Honorable Order of St. Barbara
2/19FA, 1st Cavalry Division 73-78; 56FA BDE (Pershing) 78-81
NRA, NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Instructor, Rangemaster Certified, GOA, TSRA, NAR L1

crazy2medic
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 2453
Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:59 am

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#3

Post by crazy2medic »

That's why it's called a BOOBY TRAP!
Government, like fire is a dangerous servant and a fearful master
If you ain't paranoid you ain't paying attention
Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here- John Parker

K-Texas
Banned
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 341
Joined: Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:34 pm
Location: Heart of Texas

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#4

Post by K-Texas »

Like one of my favorite comedians would say, "that guy needed a sign!" While he was still above ground, anyway. You can't fix stupid. ;-)
Anything that can be corrupted by man; will be corrupted.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want . . .

Soccerdad1995
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 4337
Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:03 pm

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#5

Post by Soccerdad1995 »

Legal or not, I would never set these up for precisely this reason. I have an alarm on the door to the room where I keep my gun safes that is separate from my home alarm system (maybe I am paranoid?), and I can't count the number of times I have set that alarm off because I forgot to disarm it.

Topic author
philip964
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 17955
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:30 pm

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#6

Post by philip964 »

oljames3 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:50 am Attorney Andrew Branca discusses this incident:
https://lawofselfdefense.com/blog/
... Law of Self Defense Post of the Day, which involves the use of booby traps in defense of property ...
Paywalled after 3 days.
Yes, not allowed by law. Does not distinguish between a burglar and a fireman.

Deadly force not allowed in protection of property, except in Texas he points out. (at night)

He shows why barbed wire is ok.

Deadly force inside a home is protection of persons, not property.

Soccerdad1995
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 4337
Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:03 pm

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#7

Post by Soccerdad1995 »

philip964 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:00 pm
oljames3 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:50 am Attorney Andrew Branca discusses this incident:
https://lawofselfdefense.com/blog/
... Law of Self Defense Post of the Day, which involves the use of booby traps in defense of property ...
Paywalled after 3 days.
Yes, not allowed by law. Does not distinguish between a burglar and a fireman.

Deadly force not allowed in protection of property, except in Texas he points out. (at night)

He shows why barbed wire is ok.

Deadly force inside a home is protection of persons, not property.
IMHO, the best burglar deterrents are low key. Like planting thick rose bushes outside your windows, etc.

Mike S
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 705
Joined: Sun Sep 06, 2015 5:08 pm
Contact:

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#8

Post by Mike S »

Soccerdad1995 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:54 pm
philip964 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:00 pm
oljames3 wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:50 am Attorney Andrew Branca discusses this incident:
https://lawofselfdefense.com/blog/
... Law of Self Defense Post of the Day, which involves the use of booby traps in defense of property ...
Paywalled after 3 days.
Yes, not allowed by law. Does not distinguish between a burglar and a fireman.

Deadly force not allowed in protection of property, except in Texas he points out. (at night)

He shows why barbed wire is ok.

Deadly force inside a home is protection of persons, not property.
IMHO, the best burglar deterrents are low key. Like planting thick rose bushes outside your windows, etc.
What you're describing is "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (CPTED). Here's a pretty good free reference, followed by a more succinct article summarizing key points:

https://www.chandlerpd.com/wp-content/u ... 2016-1.pdf

https://westseattleblog.com/2011/03/hos ... h-network/

Rose bushes would be specifically called "hostile vegetation". Others examples can be found here:

http://www.summit-university.org/the-po ... -your-home
Last edited by Mike S on Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Mike S
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 705
Joined: Sun Sep 06, 2015 5:08 pm
Contact:

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#9

Post by Mike S »

LDP wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:38 pm Awesome, thank you.
You can update the first spyware tracking link to a direct link to the PDF: https://www.chandlerpd.com/wp-content/u ... 2016-1.pdf
Link updated. Thank you!
User avatar

Daddio-on-patio
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 263
Joined: Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:00 pm
Location: Fort Worth area

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#10

Post by Daddio-on-patio »

https://ibb.co/nkQ0FZ1
Love the "Related Stories" link..... :banghead:
Ephesians 6:12 NKJV

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[a] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

clarionite
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 886
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:09 pm

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#11

Post by clarionite »

Mike S wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:31 pm What you're describing is "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (CPTED). Here's a pretty good free reference, followed by a more succinct article summarizing key points:

https://www.chandlerpd.com/wp-content/u ... 2016-1.pdf

https://westseattleblog.com/2011/03/hos ... h-network/

Rose bushes would be specifically called "hostile vegetation". Others examples can be found here:

http://www.summit-university.org/the-po ... -your-home
My grandparents had Holly bushes planted in front of all the windows. Growing up I thought they were just ornamental, until I forgot my key and tried to get in one of the windows. I told my grandpa that I'd cut myself in several places getting in. He told me that was what the bushes were there for. To prevent people from coming in the windows.

I always remembered that, and planted Agave, Prickly pair and Cane Cholla Cactus outside of the bedroom windows of my house in Texas.
User avatar

anygunanywhere
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 7863
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:16 am
Location: Richmond, Texas

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#12

Post by anygunanywhere »

clarionite wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:35 pm
Mike S wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:31 pm What you're describing is "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (CPTED). Here's a pretty good free reference, followed by a more succinct article summarizing key points:

https://www.chandlerpd.com/wp-content/u ... 2016-1.pdf

https://westseattleblog.com/2011/03/hos ... h-network/

Rose bushes would be specifically called "hostile vegetation". Others examples can be found here:

http://www.summit-university.org/the-po ... -your-home
My grandparents had Holly bushes planted in front of all the windows. Growing up I thought they were just ornamental, until I forgot my key and tried to get in one of the windows. I told my grandpa that I'd cut myself in several places getting in. He told me that was what the bushes were there for. To prevent people from coming in the windows.

I always remembered that, and planted Agave, Prickly pair and Cane Cholla Cactus outside of the bedroom windows of my house in Texas.
What if you have to climb out of the window?
:cryin :cryin
"When democracy turns to tyranny, the armed citizen still gets to vote." Mike Vanderboegh

"The Smallest Minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities." – Ayn Rand

clarionite
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 886
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:09 pm

Re: ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

#13

Post by clarionite »

anygunanywhere wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:49 pm
clarionite wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:35 pm
Mike S wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:31 pm What you're describing is "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (CPTED). Here's a pretty good free reference, followed by a more succinct article summarizing key points:

https://www.chandlerpd.com/wp-content/u ... 2016-1.pdf

https://westseattleblog.com/2011/03/hos ... h-network/

Rose bushes would be specifically called "hostile vegetation". Others examples can be found here:

http://www.summit-university.org/the-po ... -your-home
My grandparents had Holly bushes planted in front of all the windows. Growing up I thought they were just ornamental, until I forgot my key and tried to get in one of the windows. I told my grandpa that I'd cut myself in several places getting in. He told me that was what the bushes were there for. To prevent people from coming in the windows.

I always remembered that, and planted Agave, Prickly pair and Cane Cholla Cactus outside of the bedroom windows of my house in Texas.
What if you have to climb out of the window?
:cryin :cryin
If it's an emergency then you'll just deal with the cactus. But I never had an unintended visitor in my children's room through the windows.

It probably didn't hurt that I explained to my daughter that I knew she wasn't stupid enough to have a boy in her room without my knowledge, so If I found someone in her room at night I'd assume it was an intruder and deal with them accordingly. :biggrinjester:
Post Reply

Return to “Never Again!!”