Several Readers sent me this happy little tale (and thankee, one and all). Seems as though this goblin invaded a home armed with a butane torch, motive unknown but I think we can all make a good guess. Anyway, his mistake was in threatening Our Hero’s grandchildren, whereupon said goblin received a quick bullet to the vitals and expired shortly after. (That’s the reason they’re called “the vitals” — destroy them and you’re dead.)
This lovely story, however, also contains a Quote Of The Day nugget from an attorney:
“The law doesn’t require someone to gamble on the intentions of an intruder.”
Which is why, even in the People’s Soviet of California, Our Hero is unlikely to face charges.
Also, it seems inadvisable to bring a butane torch to a gunfight. Lesson learned, alas too late for the goblin.
Maybe he was there to do some plumbing repairs?
was it a high capacity butane torch to solder pipe connections or smaller one used to caramelize a creme brullee?
maybe he thought to use it as a flame thrower.
(Obligatory “Brought a butane torch to a gunfight” comment.)
I just know some do-gooder is going to snibble about not shooting the lighter.
And saving ‘just one life, then it is worth it!’.
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Because how are you going to light the torch without a lighter!
Makes perfect sense to me…
Reminds me of the wisdom of Lawdog (of The Lawdog Files); When you bring a gun to a gunfight, make sure it’s loaded.
And BB guns don’t count.