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Title: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: MechAg94 on February 17, 2024, 11:13:44 AM
Not much to this story, but using a muzzleloader for home defense isn't something you see everyday. 

Vt. homeowner shot man allegedly trying to break in, police say
https://www.wcax.com/2024/01/31/vt-homeowner-shoots-man-allegedly-trying-break-into-house-police-say/

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Vermont state police say Gordon Richard, Sr., 75, told investigators that three armed men tried to break into his home through a locked interior door from a separate section of the residence where his son lives. Richard told police he shot one of the men with a muzzleloader, shut the door and called 911.

Thanks to AR15.com for the passing mention in their video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdw0SnTfnk
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: WLJ on February 17, 2024, 11:29:22 AM
Weapons of war have no place in society
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: Kingcreek on February 17, 2024, 12:02:06 PM
Use what you have.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: HankB on February 17, 2024, 01:42:19 PM
Use what you have.
http://www.buckstix.com/howitzer.htm
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: 230RN on February 17, 2024, 02:44:01 PM
Well spoken:

Thanks to AR15.com for the passing mention in their video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdw0SnTfnk

Thanks  to you, too.

Liked many of his turns of phrases knocking Lefties, et al.

Oh, goodie.  They now have excuses for:

(A) banning single shot weapons of war

(B) muzzle-loading assault rifles and shotguns




Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: MechAg94 on February 17, 2024, 10:45:12 PM
I am a bit surprised we haven't already seen someone use a cap & ball revolver in recent years.  I guess the odds are low of that happening to the right person.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: Hawkmoon on February 18, 2024, 12:37:41 AM
I am a bit surprised we haven't already seen someone use a cap & ball revolver in recent years.  I guess the odds are low of that happening to the right person.

A few years ago I read a report from somewhere of a man who carried a cap-and-ball revolver for self-defense because of some nuance to the laws where he lived that a cap-and-ball firearm didn't fall under the law for requiring a permit to carry.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: 230RN on February 18, 2024, 03:04:25 AM
Oh, there was a thread somewhere recently --may have been here --where someone inquired whether a prohibited person could carry a muzzleoading revolver for protection.  Upshot, "probably," but not concealed.  Probably the 975th time the question was brought up somewhere.  I don't remember whether the point that many places define even slingshots as "weapons" was brought  up.

Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: French G. on February 18, 2024, 11:44:11 AM
 Didn't transition to the bayonet or sword. Weak.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: Jim147 on February 18, 2024, 05:13:44 PM
Didn't transition to the bayonet or sword. Weak.

That would be to the Bowie Knife.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: WLJ on February 18, 2024, 05:16:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rQpSLB8.jpeg)
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: MillCreek on February 19, 2024, 01:24:51 PM
I hope my obituary has this as the last line:

He died in the defense of his family, charging the last miscreant with fixed bayonet.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: Angel Eyes on February 19, 2024, 09:58:08 PM
He died in the defense of his family, charging the last miscreant with fixed bayonet.

Not bad, but "rapscallion" has a nicer ring to it.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: Perd Hapley on February 19, 2024, 10:45:59 PM
Not bad, but "rapscallion" has a nicer ring to it.

"blackguard"
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: K Frame on February 20, 2024, 08:05:47 AM
Oh, there was a thread somewhere recently --may have been here --where someone inquired whether a prohibited person could carry a muzzleoading revolver for protection.  Upshot, "probably," but not concealed.  Probably the 975th time the question was brought up somewhere.  I don't remember whether the point that many places define even slingshots as "weapons" was brought  up.




We had some jackass at TFL some years ago who signed on just to make some incomprehensible "point" about carrying a black powder revolver for defense.

He lasted about 3 days before he got booted. And each day he was crazier and more abrasive.
Title: Re: Vermont Man Shoots Home Intruder with Muzzleloader
Post by: 230RN on February 20, 2024, 11:32:19 AM
Was he making a political point or a tactical point?

(No, twarn't me.)