That's the bad news, obviously.
So what's the good news? Sis G. now wants to go to the range. It's the very embodiment of "A liberal is a conservative that hasn't been mugged yet. So I'm planning a trip for the two of us sometime in March, after the weather warms a bit (because, really, taking a new shooter when there's a foot of snow on the ground and it's 20ºF out is a recipe for fail). I'll be giving my basic "intro to guns" talk, with safety lesson and such, more or less just to familiarize her with firearms in general. I'm not about to try to talk her into getting her permit - yet - but to help get her used to things what go boom should she decide to take charge of her own safety.
And maybe I'll drag Mom G. along with her for her first trip in about four decades...
That is all.
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That sucks... your sister has to be a little bit on the edge right now. Hopefully they catch Mr. tough guy and he gets whats coming.
Jay... Harvard has an INDOOR range. Call me when you want to set something up.
Jay-
She should get a restraining order. The law in MA (c. 59A) has recently changed to broaden the class of people who are eligible. While the piece of paper is obviously worthless for protection in itself, it does give the police a basis for arresting the scumbag if he gets close. For example, if he's spotted hanging around outside the house.
Depending on the situation with the neighbor it may well be a good idea for your sister to get her own order, as estranged partners have a way of falling back in love when there's an arrest...
Jay I don't know how you do it. I grew up in Danvers (near Salem) Left MA when I was 19 (Joined the Navy) and you couldn't pay me enough to move back, that was 16 years ago. When I retire from the Navy I'm moving to Carolina. It would be easier to negotiate peace in the middle east then to own a gun in MA.
I just hope you can get her trained up BEFORE she really needs it...
While CW has a good idea, criminals don't seem to follow the law to start with, so why would they obey a restraining order??? .45 restraint works MUCH better!
Like CW said, it gives the police a basis for action. As I understand it, the police can't act until they have definite evidence a crime was committed. Violation of a restraining order is a crime.
Then again, if Neighbor Lady knows who the goblin is, and knows the goblin did the vandalism, I'm not sure why that doesn't qualify as a chargeable offense all by its lonesome.
I'm sorry for your sister, but so glad she's not hunkering down to cower. A brave woman is a smart woman!
And as for taking Mom G -- doooooooooo it!!!!!
Hope your sister stays safe. Have fun with the range trip. My NRA Instructor creds are on the way, so let me know if she decides to get her LTC and needs a class.
Go with the restraining order, granted it not worth the paper it's printed on, but it will establish a trail to bolster any actions taken later. Unfortunately, a citizens use of deadly force is often looked upon with greater scrutiny than a LEO, and making sure all elements of the laws allowing for such actions are complied with is essential. The responding police, no matter how friendly sounding, are not there to help you, be extremely careful as to what you do or say after the incident. Obtaining legal council without delay could save you your freedom and untold monetary costs later.
As a side note to Ken, before moving to NC, take a close look at the restrictive firearms laws here, it's probably the most unfriendly state in the SE. I was stranded here after a job transfer, and can't wait to get away.
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