Originally Posted by neurocop

I applaud you for exercising your 2nd Ammendment right to keep and bear arms. However, as much as bike theft or any other property crime is awful, I would not use deadly force to prevent it or bring the OP's presumtive bike thief to justice. A concealed firearm is a great ace-in-the-hole that can be brought out when your life is in danger from a criminal scumbag. If you do carry a firearm you should try to avoid unecessary conflict.