In many jurisdictions in the US, interfering with criminals in any way is itself... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

sk2020 on Oct 8, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: Laser for control of mosquitos, weeds and pests

In many jurisdictions in the US, interfering with criminals in any way is itself a crime, even if it’s with cool LTL tech. If you’re fortune enough not to live in one of those places, firearms are a solution that have worked for the last few centuries.

542354234235 on Oct 8, 2021 [–]

>In many jurisdictions in the US, interfering with criminals in any way is itself a crime

What do you mean by this? In what jurisdictions is it a crime to “interfere” with someone that pulls a gun?

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact