20+ years ago I had a thief break into my car in front of my apartment. When I called to report it, I (jokingly) asked the lady taking down the details if there

20+ years ago I had a thief break into my car in front of my apartment. When I called to report it, I (jokingly) asked the lady taking down the details if there was a fine or anything for shooting thieves. She got all exited about that. Here in New Hampshire gun ownership is pretty common and crime (perhaps coincidently?) is fairly rare.