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Originally Posted by Bob K
I can add only one more thing. Most of us think about different scenarios and the use of deadly force. I think if I took out someone while defending others, for instance a shooter in a mall I could live with my decision. If the incident occurred while just defending myself I think that is a decision that would haunt me the rest of my life.
What I'm trying to say is that I don't know how that guy can live with himself. It appears all he had to do was back into his house and instead he chose to kill the other guy.
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That shows a great deal of humanity Bob. A concern for human life.
All bravado and BS aside, I agree with your on the protecting others assessment. That's what I've lived by for decades.
As for protecting myself, I don't think I'd have an issue with it either. Then again, I know when I would and wouldn't use deadly force. Made that decision 30+ years ago.
That said, I've retreated before to avoid a potential battle.
What is it that has been said?
Discretion is the better part of Valor
It's better to live to fight another day.
Besides, it's a lot less paperwork, and I don't line the lawyers pockets with my $$$$!