r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jun 06 '22

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u/DarseZ Jun 07 '22

Like the guy went out of his house with a .22 to confront burglars trying to steal an ATV

That guy didn't get charged I guess, according to your story, but that is a complete abuse of the notion of self-defense.

Self-defense is the imminent threat of losing one's life. Someone stealing an ATV doesn't come close to meeting that definition.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22 edited Jun 08 '22

It's Alberta, and Canada has no laws saying you have to retreat. I hope we can get a clear castle doctrine law. I think the only reason he didn't get any time was because he said it was a warning shot. He was charged but it was dropped. Personally I like the guy, he did the right thing. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/eddie-maurice-rural-homeowner-shooting-trespasser-lawsuit-intruder-watson-1.5295370 thanks to him, I can't be sued for shooting a home invader if they survive. Because the AB government introduced this beautiful piece of legislation: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-introduces-law-to-protect-rural-landowners-who-use-force-to/

Really the trick is to not say you intended to hurt them even if you did. If you say something like the gun went off accidentally or it was a warning shot you'll be okay because we have very sympathetic jurys around here