It happened to me in my own house: If you're far enough, like Michael's character was -- you *beep* shout and he'll run away alone. First thing you make is loud loud noise cause he's probably more frightened than you. He'll tun away alone in no time, most chances. You don't sneak up to him in the dark. Stupid stupid trigger-happy-american-gun-policy.
shareBut then you wouldn´t have a movie.
If it harms none, do what thou wilt.
You should put on a little play while you're at it. If he isn't terrified into a wet noodle on the floor by your manly shouting, maybe you can entertain (or bore?) him into a hasty retreat.
shareOf course, if the burglar is armed, it's your brains that will be splattered over the wall.
shareGiving away your position is always a good move, NOT!
"I think my percentage of Chimp DNA is higher than others" Cleaver Greene
And what do you do when it's not a robber but someone that has come into your house to kill you or take your kid? When you're stumbling around in your house, you won't know the difference. You don't know if he is armed or just some stupid, scared kid trying to get some quick cash. Why risk your safety and that of your family because some moron broke into your house? Shoot first and sort it out later. I'd rather my family is safe even if it means his death. He should have chosen a different line of work if he didn't want to get shot.
shareEver wonder why law enforcement tells people NOT to keep firearms in the house? Do you know they do?
Because the firearm greatly increases the probability that harm will come to you, your spouse, or your kids. People accidentally fire weapons when handling them. You, your spouse, or kids may use them to commit suicide. They are used in fights with family members. There seems to be a lot of "murder-suicide"s and "death-by-cop"s recently in the news.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=statistics+guns+in+homes
These thoughts of strangers wanting to kill you or your family are just unrealistic.