Police in Roseburg, Oregon, have arrested Robert Nager after he allegedly attempted to break into a trailer and broke its windows with a large knife on Friday morning. The incident reportedly occurred in the 3400 block of Northwest Broad Street, where witnesses and the victims said Nager was their former neighbor.
According to the RPD report, the victim’s father chased Nager away by firing warning shots from a pistol. Sheriff’s deputies later found Nager’s vehicle in the area.
When police arrived at the scene, Nager refused to exit the house until a taser was deployed through a window. He then ran out the back and was later apprehended. Two knives were reportedly found in his possession.
Nager was charged with menacing, criminal mischief in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and attempt to commit first-degree burglary. He was detained without bail.
The incident highlights the effectiveness of legal gun ownership and the display, or in this example, the discharge, of a legal weapon in deterring crimes. In this case, the victim’s father was able to stop the burglary in progress and protect his property and family with just a warning shot.
Legal gun owners have the right to defend themselves and their property, and the mere presence of a weapon can often diffuse a crime in progress.
Caution: Some states still consider brandishing a gun to be a crime, so know your state and local laws.
However, it is essential to remember that legal gun ownership also comes with responsibility. Gun owners must understand how to handle and store their weapons safely and how and when to use them appropriately.
The incident in Roseburg serves as a reminder that gun ownership can be an effective tool in protecting oneself and others, but it should also be used responsibly and with caution.
The homeowner is VERY LUCKY. Firing a warning shot can be consideredassaukt with a deadly weapon. Despite the burglar armed with a knife was he in the house and doing more than breaking in. Was he within 8 yards? Chasing a brutal away if you are actually chasing can be legally an assault by you. As soon as the criminal runs they aren’t a threat to your life. IANAL so this is not legal advice, just a friendly suggestion. But if a person is in your home with weapon threatening you and your family don’t fire a warning shot. Shout… Read more »
Never waste ammo, and never waste your breath. Wise words from Tuco Ramirez…
Some states will, some states will not. It is best to know the law for your state is.
Warning shot or not that is the question.
Highly dependent on the area. Better then killing someone? highly situational.
Do they work Yes, no, maybe can they be problematic yes, no and maybe.
Would I totally discount them no. Would count on them no..
Under the right circumstances would I fire one yes.
What happens with this incident now could well be determined by what color everybody is.
In states where brandishing is a crime, do some/most/all have exceptions for self defense / necessity? Is it a crime if one is inside one’s home where no one outside can see? For example if I’m getting dressed in morning and pick up pistol to put in my holster, could that be brandishing since I’m “waving” the pistol around? Is brandishing reserved for displaying in a manner meant to threaten or inspire fear? If memory serves even Texas has a statute criminalizing such behavior – and as long as it is applied with discretion I’m OK with that (ie –… Read more »
Many lefty states will charge the homeowner with felonies for displaying the weapon, and additional felonies for warning shots. And why would you ever fire warning shots? If you need to discharge your weapon, the situation is serious enough that you need to end the threat. Heck, some states will charge a homeowner when a burglar injured himself breaking in! Clown world!