Dog as home protection.

[Zundfolge]

18-1-704.5. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.

"Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-1-704, any occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that such other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant. "

That's what I was looking for (got distracted by work while I was searching for that).

Have you read any of Colorado's CRS regarding use of deadly force??

In house with knife and you ask about legal action, seriously.

I'm not gonna be hard on the kid ... there was a time when all of us were newbies.

[Monky]

I'm not gonna be hard on the kid ... there was a time when all of us were newbies.

But when most of us were newbies we didn't have the interwebs...

[Marlin]

Uninvited in my house, Two to the chest, one to the head. Going after the dog with a knife, Mag dump. Don't mess with my dog.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm not gonna be hard on the kid ... there was a time when all of us were newbies.

Yes we were. We also know how to use the search function, FAQ's surf the web and IF a CCW holder, KNOW the basic C.R.S. for Use of Deadly Force. It's one of the most important pieces of paper ALL instructors should be giving their students as well as discuss in or during class.
Can i quote it verbatim off the top of my head, no. Do i know it, yes.

[DSull]

Lethal force is authorized and I'll help fund your defense. Remember these words " I feared for my life and they gave me no other choice."

[spqrzilla]

Someone is overthinking things.

[45XD]

Breaks into your house? Shoot da sumbitch before he gets a chance to hurt your dog, or anyone else!



I love living in CO!

Best answer. Why wait? I have 3 daughters; You think I'm waiting?

[2008f450]

I have 2 small boys and a wife in the house. She knows if im not there she shoots intruder until they are no longer a threat. As far as choice of weapon, first choice would be 12GA for shear stopping power. But if others are too close I go to a 1911.She has her 686 close by at all times when I am not home.

[Irving]

What if it is your girlfriend's dog and you never liked it anyway?

[StagLefty]

What if it is your girlfriend's dog and you never liked it anyway?

Worse yet-what if you always liked the dog better than the girlfriend