Rather than bog down somebody else's thread (see http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340723), I'll repeat my question here:
Aside from the Texas tower sniper in the 1960s, are there documented examples from recent US history in which somebody actually has taken aimed fire from a distance of 300 or so yards and was unable to leave the area, but actually compelled to return aimed fire in order to defend themselves? I'm not talking about military or law enforcement actions here, but purely domestic, civilian on civilian, fully documented incidents. If you are going to respond with Waco, Ruby Ridge, or undocumented rumors from Katrina, don't bother.
I don't think that it happens with the frequency that some people here fear. Please prove me wrong.
Aside from the Texas tower sniper in the 1960s, are there documented examples from recent US history in which somebody actually has taken aimed fire from a distance of 300 or so yards and was unable to leave the area, but actually compelled to return aimed fire in order to defend themselves? I'm not talking about military or law enforcement actions here, but purely domestic, civilian on civilian, fully documented incidents. If you are going to respond with Waco, Ruby Ridge, or undocumented rumors from Katrina, don't bother.
I don't think that it happens with the frequency that some people here fear. Please prove me wrong.