Why not shoot them in the leg for crimes that are not executable.
That’s why they are mad at cops. They use lethal force for a rebellious teenager running away. If the only way to arrest somebody is to shoot him, drug crazed or something, then shoot him in the leg or both legs. This is a good thing for cops and concealed or open carry. And you have mercy on him and give him another chance. Death is so final and liberals cry out for every life- a good compromise? Shoot to kill?
People that intrude into your home, try to car jack you, or abduct your wife or child, are not looking for someone to play checkers with. In these situations you have just a few seconds to act. If we expect people to try and warn them, talk them out of it, or inflict a non lethal wound first, then you are essentially asking the person to continue putting themselves in danger.
In Florida, we have a very strong castle doctrine (don't confuse this with stand your ground) There is a presumption under the law that intruders into your home, are there to take your life, the life of another residents, inflict great bodily harm, or commit a forceable felony such as abduction, rape, or arson. This presumption also extends to your automobile, and any structure attached to your home, such as a garage, or screened in porch.
In these cases the resident is fully justified in using deadly force, and if the intruder dies, well, it just went down that way, the person shot made his choice, they were in the exact situation they chose to be.
It doesn't matter if they are intoxicated, high, or just stupid...you don't intrude into someone home.
The resident is protected from arrest, indictment, or civil liability...you will still be interviewed though, and your weapon will be taken from you and sent to the crime lab.
Which brings me to the next point...no castle doctrine is airtight, there are things the resident can do which will endanger there protections under the law, specifically;
1. You used an illegally obtained firearm
2. You modified the firearm (trigger job, semi-auto to full auto conversion)
3. You shot the fleeing intruder in the back (unless he's abducting a child for instance)
4. You in-grave sayings on your firearm (such as abandon all hope)
5. You throw racial slurs at the intruder
6. You post childish signs on your property such as insured by Smith & Wesson.
7. Attempts to clean-up the scene
8. Delay in reporting the shooting
It will be argued that these actions go straight to the residents state of mind, that he was hoping for a chance to use the castle doctrine, were over zelous, or racist...most of these arguments fail in court...but not always. Having an illegally obtained, or modified firearm will likely see the resident go down.
So where does this leave us. Use a legally purchased stock firearm, avoid conversation with the intruder, continue to shoot the intruder until he is no longer a threat, call 911, and don't speak to anyone until you speak with an attorney.
Warning shots, trying to talk the person down, or inflicting non lethal wounds simply put the resident in further danger.