Homeowner shoots burglar, leaves him bleeding in pool.

Texas Homeowner Justified in Shooting Intruder

A Texas homeowner recently faced an intruder with unknown intentions and shot him, resulting in no charges being filed against the homeowner. The incident occurred in Beaumont, where 43-year-old Jason Omar Cruz broke into a home he didn’t belong in. The homeowner initially called 911, but he didn’t feel he had time to wait for police to arrive. Instead, he retrieved a firearm and shot Cruz, who was found in a pool of his own blood in a bathroom by officers when they arrived at the scene. Cruz was rushed to a hospital and is expected to survive.

Self-Defense in the South and Midwest

People in the South, Midwest, and other pockets of sanity in this country are aware that they are their own first responders. Homeowners in Texas are very likely to be armed and prepared to protect their lives and property. It seldom works out in the intruder’s favor. Citizens in Texas are also backed by clear laws that shield them from judicial activism. Law-abiding gun owners are in many cases bright enough to elect public officials who go after the reprobates who prey on the innocent.

The Great Equalizer

The real story is that a firearm proved once again to be the great equalizer in a scenario in which an innocent person faced potential death or great bodily harm. Gun ownership means law-abiding citizens who are defending their homes are not only evenly matched with those who want to harm them, but in many cases have an advantage over them — especially when they are familiar with their weapons. In a country that demonizes legal gun ownership and simultaneously coddles violent criminals, the gun of the homeowner in Beaumont very likely prevented him from becoming another statistic.

Why Enter Homes That Don’t Belong to You?

At this point, you have to wonder why people even bother entering homes that do not belong to them in states like Texas. Homeowners are very likely to be armed and prepared to protect their lives and property. In Friday’s Beaumont shooting, the suspect will be charged with burglary when he heals from his wounds. Meanwhile, the man who justifiably shot him will be free to live his life.

Conclusion

The homeowner in Beaumont was justified in shooting the intruder who entered his home with unknown intentions. The firearm proved to be the great equalizer in a scenario in which an innocent person faced potential death or great bodily harm. Homeowners in Texas are very likely to be armed and prepared to protect their lives and property, and they are backed by clear laws that shield them from judicial activism. It’s time to recognize the importance of legal gun ownership and the role it plays in protecting innocent lives.

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