[vincent]

A would-be burglar was shot in the shoulder this afternoon after breaking into a Tacoma home and throwing a hatchet at the homeowner

Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/06/27/tacoma-homeowner-dodges-hatchet-shoots-would-be-burglar/#storylink=cpy

[Blueguns]

I like this article. We should have a right to stand our ground, the way this guy does in his state.

I don't know why you would break in with a hatchet though.

[vincent]

Originally Posted by Blueguns

I like this article. We should have a right to stand our ground. Like this guy does in his state.

I don't know why you would break in with a hatchet.

Maybe his machete was in the shop...

[Blueguns]

Originally Posted by vincent

Maybe his machete was in the shop...

Yep probably broke it on the last house he robbed.

[dog2000tj]

if only the burglar had done a backflip while tossing the hatchet

[clem_]

I would say the home owner should go to the shooting range more then once.

[pmriley]

Bravo to this home own owner. Needs to practice his approach though. I know some pretty wicked tomahawk throwers that don't miss.