Self-defense with a muzzle-loader

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Pretty interesting story. Not sure I'd recommend it for self-defense, but it's still better than a rock.

Okay... nevermind, anchored hypertext references are apparently disabled.

http://www.wwmt.com/engine.pl?station=wwmt&id=28601&template=breakout_local.html

Bet me money it wasn't a druggie wanting to "borrow" some money for a fix. I would advise thinking long and hard before exposing your family to a homeless and/or ex felon to "help" him out by hiring his help around the house. Thats why they have professional organizations that run half way houses. My .02¢ worth!