Father Shoots Son After Mistaking Him For Burglar: Why We Need To Know Who We’re Up Against

By G. Halek

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — The very worst scenario played out for a father after he mistook his son for a burglar when his son came in through the door at 1 a.m. The son was critically shot by the father. Police took him to a hospital where he remains in critical condition.

It’s still unclear whether or not the homeowner will face charges relating to the event, according to WMC Action News. Even if he isn’t charged, this is the type of tragedy all gun owners want to avoid at all costs.

Insofar as the man responded to what he thought was someone breaking into his home, I can understand the adrenaline and the anxiety. It’s stressful to wake up to loud noises at one in the morning. He may have just woken up abruptly and perhaps his son got dropped off by a friend and was not in a state to let his father know he was his son.

Communication. It’s an essential thing. And any adherence to the basic principles of firearm safety means we have to know what we’re shooting before we shoot it.

With little information from the report itself, I’d safely assume it was dark and the son …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation