Intruder Killed with Chair

Contact your Federal or State Representative and Delegates. Send them an email and let them know that you want them to fight for your Second Amendment Rights.
Forum rules
Gun related political postings are welcome here. If it's not firearm related, please don't post it.
Post Reply
User avatar
Kreutz
VGOF Silver Supporter
VGOF Silver Supporter
Posts: 4318
Joined: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:26:42

Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Kreutz »

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/293707
An intruder who was bludgeoned to death by a chair-wielding Raleigh Court apartment resident last weekend was identified Thursday as Jose Elias Castro Ramos, 27, of Roanoke.

Ramos entered the apartment in the 2700 block of Brandon Avenue early Saturday illegally, Roanoke police said in a statement. A resident found Ramos in a bedroom and hit him with a chair, fatally injuring him, Commonwealth's Attorney Don Caldwell said earlier.

"No charges have been filed at this time," police spokeswoman Aisha Johnson said Thursday. Police won't identify the resident. Caldwell said the killing appeared justified, based on the preliminary investigation, which continues.
I wonder if a gun would have also been considered justified? Based on earlier reports the burglar was unarmed.
Top
OakRidgeStars
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 14108
Joined: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:13:20

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by OakRidgeStars »

Kreutz wrote:I wonder if a gun would have also been considered justified? Based on earlier reports the burglar was unarmed.
That's OK so was the homeowner. Unless it was an arm(ed) chair :roll:
Top
User avatar
Palladin
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 4154
Joined: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:06:43
Location: Louisa

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Palladin »

But on TV the chair always smashes to bits! :confused:

This must have been an assault chair...
Now is the time for all good men to get off their rusty dustys...
Top
User avatar
gunderwood
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 7189
Joined: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:28:34

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by gunderwood »

Palladin wrote:But on TV the chair always smashes to bits! :confused:

This must have been an assault chair...
:hysterical:
sudo modprobe commonsense
FATAL: Module commonsense not found.
Top
User avatar
Jakeiscrazy
VGOF Silver Supporter
VGOF Silver Supporter
Posts: 3519
Joined: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:06:02
Location: Chesterfield, VA

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Jakeiscrazy »

I need to take a chair defense course.
“Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.”
-Winston Churchill
Top
User avatar
Jakeiscrazy
VGOF Silver Supporter
VGOF Silver Supporter
Posts: 3519
Joined: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:06:02
Location: Chesterfield, VA

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Jakeiscrazy »

gunderwood wrote:
Palladin wrote:But on TV the chair always smashes to bits! :confused:

This must have been an assault chair...
:hysterical:
Illegal in California!
“Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.”
-Winston Churchill
Top
User avatar
Yarddawg
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 991
Joined: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:14:28

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Yarddawg »

That's the last straw. When will we ever pass some common sense chair control laws?!?!
Engage your brain!
Top
User avatar
TimberWolf
On Target
On Target
Posts: 25
Joined: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:18:53

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by TimberWolf »

I'll to consider getting me one of those chairs and a CCP (Concealed Chair Permit). The only question is whether I want the carry-ability of a pine chair or the stopping power of oak. I'll have to visit the Virginia Chair Owner's Forum.
"Though defensive violence will always be 'a sad necessity' in the eyes of men of principle, it would be still more unfortunate if wrongdoers should dominate just men."

- St. Augustine
Top
User avatar
Pumbaa
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:11:23
Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Pumbaa »

Wood you guys stop with the chair jokes? You should leaf this story alone and branch off to other things! You wooden want to give the chair grabbers any legs with furniture bans!

Assault furniture bans are in our future.. consider most are made fully automatic! Just wait til it gets to the bench!

Just table this discussion will you!?!?!?!

:roll:
Life Member IDPA & GOA. NRA Certified Instructor (Safety, Pistol, Personal Defense)[/center]
Top
User avatar
AlanM
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 1842
Joined: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:05:15
Location: Charlottesville now. Was Stow, OH

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by AlanM »

It's not a chair, but how about a self-defense table?
http://www.jamesmcadam.co.uk/portfolio_ ... table.html

Image
Image


It provides a club and a shield to people in a country where legal self-defense with a firearm is almost totally impossible.
AlanM
There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men. - RAH
Four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, ammo - use in that order.
If you aren't part of the solution, then you obviously weren't properly dissolved.
Top
User avatar
zephyp
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 10207
Joined: Tue, 05 May 2009 08:40:55
Location: Springfield, VA

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by zephyp »

There will be rivers of blood in every kitchen and in front of every TV...ban all chairs and tables...
No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...

Image
Top
OakRidgeStars
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 14108
Joined: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:13:20

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by OakRidgeStars »

God help us if the terrorists ever discover Furniture Row in Va Beach. I hear you can buy all the chairs you want for cash and with no background checks.

Or something.
Top
User avatar
seeknulfind
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 187
Joined: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:34:18

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by seeknulfind »

Just as I've always said... all chairs should be registered. Probably won't be able to carry my chair on board domestic flights anymore either.
Top
User avatar
Kreutz
VGOF Silver Supporter
VGOF Silver Supporter
Posts: 4318
Joined: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:26:42

Re: Intruder Killed with Chair

Post by Kreutz »

Would a large chair designed for obese people be a "weapon of ass destruction"? :whistle:
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Virginia and National Politics (Firearm Related Only)”