That was a mistake. Criminals now very purposely run off with just shy of $950. Theft is way up in California. Meanwhile, in Texas you'd just shoot the laptop

That was a mistake. Criminals now very purposely run off with just shy of $950. Theft is way up in California. Meanwhile, in Texas you'd just shoot the laptop thief, either as soon as aware of the imminent theft or as the thief flees. It's fully supported by the law: https://lawofselfdefense.com/statute/texas-sec-9-42-deadly-force-to-protect-property/ https://lawofselfdefense.com/statute/texas-sec-9-42-deadly-f... Law enforcement in many communities would congratulate you for a job well done.