7 year old with guns

[Daniel Marsh]

When I was seven years old, we were informed that a rapist was going after babysitters.   We were in a dangerous violent neighborhood.  We had firearms loaded in every room.   I heard someone who broke into our home.   I sit in the hall where I can see the armed invader.

I have given him a verbal warning.   He pointed his gun in my direction.   I pulled both triggers on my shotgun, killing him.  Our Babysitter woke up, turned on the lights to the hallway to see what happened.   She went back into the guest room and called the Police.   No one was prosecuted because it was self defense and protecting everyone in the home.   

The Police and School provided me with Counselling.  

A year ladder,  someone broke in coming thru the Kitchen window.   I used my Mother's hair spray and a lighter to set him on fire.   The Police showed up to arrest him and laughed like crazy.   

Within the same year, three armed men broke in.  This time,  I had my 30-30 Winchester.    I learned from the Police not to have a warning.    This time I laid at the top of our closed in stairway.   I waited for all three to be in the stairway and opened fire killing all three.   

Over the years, there was several armed invasions, some we had multiple shooters. 

What advice would you have a family in that neighborhood?  

We were not born again back then. 

[D. Adrien]

Question for you, has anything like this happened since you began your walk with Jesus?

While being an unbeliever, I would have reacted the same way as you...or at least I hope to have been able to. I feel bad for you and your family for having been exposed to such attacks from Satan influenced individuals and that the blessed hope of the Way has been able to aid you in your journey with Christ. truly, terrible acts to have to experience.

[NConly]

To me this says a seven year old was taught the correct way to use a gun on a human being. Only in defense of life and family.

Many a night I and my Mom sat by a window with lights off with a 22 rifle my hands watching trespassers in our yard hoping they would not try to break into our house but I was ready if they did. Thank the Lord no one tried to get in.

[BibleStudent100]

9 hours ago, Daniel Marsh said:

When I was seven years old, we were informed that a rapist was going after babysitters.  

Thank you for sharing these traumatizing events; I am glad you received counseling from school services.  Taking a life, even in an authorized fashion, is not normal based on the way we are created:  to enjoy life!

By the way, where did these events occur?

[other one]

9 hours ago, Daniel Marsh said:

What advice would you have a family in that neighborhood?  

Move.   Other than that, you did a pretty good job.

[Neighbor]

10 hours ago, Daniel Marsh said:

What advice would you have a family in that neighborhood?  

 

Hi, The same recommendation as in any other neighborhood.  Turn about to seek God, ask of the Holy Spirit to show the gospel of Jesus, that  each may know Him, acknowledge him as Lord and be saved. For regardless of any neighborhood, any situation, one's soul may be required of them at any moment.

Go the extra step of praying for those that are the intruders, the criminals, too.

All the what if's of life circumstances do not change the need to be turned about from sin against God to worship of Jesus as Lord, God, and personal savior.

 

[Jayne]

12 hours ago, Daniel Marsh said:

When I was seven years old, we were informed that a rapist was going after babysitters.   We were in a dangerous violent neighborhood.  We had firearms loaded in every room.   I heard someone who broke into our home.   I sit in the hall where I can see the armed invader.

I have given him a verbal warning.   He pointed his gun in my direction.   I pulled both triggers on my shotgun, killing him.  Our Babysitter woke up, turned on the lights to the hallway to see what happened.   She went back into the guest room and called the Police.   No one was prosecuted because it was self defense and protecting everyone in the home.   

The Police and School provided me with Counselling.  

A year ladder,  someone broke in coming thru the Kitchen window.   I used my Mother's hair spray and a lighter to set him on fire.   The Police showed up to arrest him and laughed like crazy.   

Within the same year, three armed men broke in.  This time,  I had my 30-30 Winchester.    I learned from the Police not to have a warning.    This time I laid at the top of our closed in stairway.   I waited for all three to be in the stairway and opened fire killing all three.   

Over the years, there was several armed invasions, some we had multiple shooters. 

What advice would you have a family in that neighborhood?  

We were not born again back then. 

What year did this happen?  Just curious.

 

[FreeGrace]

17 hours ago, Daniel Marsh said:

When I was seven years old, we were informed that a rapist was going after babysitters.   We were in a dangerous violent neighborhood.  We had firearms loaded in every room.   I heard someone who broke into our home.   I sit in the hall where I can see the armed invader.

I have given him a verbal warning.   He pointed his gun in my direction.   I pulled both triggers on my shotgun, killing him.  Our Babysitter woke up, turned on the lights to the hallway to see what happened.   She went back into the guest room and called the Police.   No one was prosecuted because it was self defense and protecting everyone in the home.   

The Police and School provided me with Counselling.  

A year ladder,  someone broke in coming thru the Kitchen window.   I used my Mother's hair spray and a lighter to set him on fire.   The Police showed up to arrest him and laughed like crazy.   

Within the same year, three armed men broke in.  This time,  I had my 30-30 Winchester.    I learned from the Police not to have a warning.    This time I laid at the top of our closed in stairway.   I waited for all three to be in the stairway and opened fire killing all three.   

Over the years, there was several armed invasions, some we had multiple shooters. 

What advice would you have a family in that neighborhood?  

We were not born again back then. 

Clearly, you don't need any advice.  You repeatedly did the right thing:  defend yourself and your family.  Whether you were born again or not is not relevant.  

Jesus taught about home security by being prepared.  

Luke 11:21 - “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe."

[Daniel Marsh]

16 hours ago, D. Adrien said:

Question for you, has anything like this happened since you began your walk with Jesus?

While being an unbeliever, I would have reacted the same way as you...or at least I hope to have been able to. I feel bad for you and your family for having been exposed to such attacks from Satan influenced individuals and that the blessed hope of the Way has been able to aid you in your journey with Christ. truly, terrible acts to have to experience.

Since Becoming Born Again and NAM after I got Married we moved to Brighton MI.   I went to State Police and traded my guns for cross bow for hunting and tranquilizer guns with lifetime supply of arrows and darts.   Island Lake is known as the armpit of Brighton.   Some from outside of this area invaded our home.   I have spotlights positioned to blind intruders and use the guns to knock them out for the Police. 

[Daniel Marsh]

12 hours ago, BibleStudent100 said:

Thank you for sharing these traumatizing events; I am glad you received counseling from school services.  Taking a life, even in an authorized fashion, is not normal based on the way we are created:  to enjoy life!

By the way, where did these events occur?

Inkster Michigan south of Michigan Ave near the graveyard at the Farmers' fields.