Originally Posted by
Gerald Boggs
As one can see from comparing the available photos with Google Map, it was along the front of their house and without any video from the home owners that shows otherwise, it appears that most of the crowd was on the sidewalk and in the street. So while they were trespassing in a private community, they were not inside the couples private residence. Laws vary from state to state, but few states, if any, allow you to shoot somebody for stepping off the sidewalk onto your front lawn.
The reasoning behind the need to video any conflict, is if only one side is filming, they control the narrative the police and the district attorney see. As for the woman and her gun, that was sad, she clearly had no training in firearms, nor had the couple a plan/idea for what to do if forced to use their firearms. A plan that would have made sense: While he maintained over-watch with the rifle, is for her to have her firearm in a holster, call 911 and video the event, And on the subject of 911, there's no mention in any of the articles I've read of the couple calling 911. This is important, If you feel so threatened that you pick up a weapon, then as soon as possible you need to call 911.