Quote Originally Posted by latigo 1 View Post
Not too smart in my opinion. Better check your state booby trap laws before you find yourself in more trouble than you anticipate, both criminal and civil. Many states have a castle doctrine that enables you to defend your property, but I doubt it covers setting a trap that will kill or injure someone at a later date. Also, most burglars sell thier loot. What if he sells it to some kid or innocent party who tries it out without checking it out.
Yep, a civil suit waiting to happen. The perpetrator could even file it from the county jail! For a $50 .22 cal. it would be better to leave it fully functional.
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