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Originally Posted by New Era
Warning shots are a bad idea, not legal in most jurisdictions, which could lead to criminal charges. You are responsible for every round that leaves the barrel, and if there is a person down range when you discharge your weapon, you could be charged for your actions. Since you knowingly discharged your weapon, with intent, that could be construed as reckless endangerment up to attempted murder, depending how close you come to the individual.
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IIRC, there were changes made to self-defence laws in Canada. Warning shots are legal if deemed a reasonable response, and protecting yourself and your property from intruders generally qualifies as reasonable.
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Originally Posted by New Era
Never fire a warning shot. This is not a John Wayne movie. You're better off to drop the person where they are, and try explaining to the authorities how you were protecting yourself.
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That's just ridiculous.
And comparing a warning shot to a John Wayne movie... Is that how you picture it? Where are you from?