Stop calling the police .. "sp needs" knife weilder shot dead ... of course

JoeSparky said:

And shoot someone at a distance of 100 feet while demonstrating some skill at arms isn't going to be viewed by the local popo as a "good" shoot.

I do have other options in the time it takes an attacker to travel that 75 feet to improve my chances of survival and not doing the survival in a jail cell for an unjustified use of force.

? Just why does this bother you so much?

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you know a cop cant hit anything 100ft away:lol:

JoeSparky said:

? Just why does this bother you so much?

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This issue is we've already established it as a self defense situation, we shouldn't be second guessing someone elses decision on how best to protect their life.

Under the law, it isn't unjustified, they have proven intent and displayed means. You have no obligation to retreat. If the courts disagree, then I feel the courts are wrong.

Jack House said:

This issue is we've already established it as a self defense situation, we shouldn't be second guessing someone elses decision on how best to protect their life.

Under the law, it isn't unjustified, they have proven intent and displayed means. You have no obligation to retreat. If the courts disagree, then I feel the courts are wrong.

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And I'd question anyone claiming per your original post quoted by me that a real threat exists by anyone 1000 feet away with a knife threatening to kill me. While more of a threat at 100 feet I don't think it would be justified at 100 feet. And yes I'd be taking steps to secure my defense as the attacker crossed that 100 foot threshold, might even be preparing to shot while loudly suggesting they change their plan of action----which would all help to support my claim of justification by self defense when I was forced to fire to stop the threat.

No, I'm not saying you have to be cut before you can defend yourself.

The ten thousand feet remark was obviously an exaggeration. You're going to be hard pressed to prove someone was an actually immediate that two miles away. It takes a significant amount of time to travel that distance.

It only takes seconds to cover 100 feet.

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Jack House said:

The ten thousand feet remark was obviously an exaggeration. You're going to be hard pressed to prove someone was an actually immediate that two miles away. It takes a significant amount of time to travel that distance.

It only takes seconds to cover 100 feet.

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I do agree that a threat at 100 feet IS more pressing and immediate than one at the 1000 foot distance or further. Certainly, a distance that one probably SHOULD be preparing to effectively defend themselves.

So, we agree?

This horrible case, begs the question. Do LEO EVER have a" Duty to Retreat" or do they simply have cart blanch to" stand their ground" and kill?

Again, regarding the case at issue. Was the young woman shot in the back? I am hearing conflicting reports.

TIA

CCJ

countryclubjoe said:

This horrible case, begs the question. Do LEO EVER have a" Duty to Retreat" or do they simply have cart blanch to" stand their ground" and kill?

Again, regarding the case at issue. Was the young woman shot in the back? I am hearing conflicting reports.

TIA

CCJ

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http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...ly-Pulled-Scissors-on-Deputies-256931651.html

I dunno ...

davidmcbeth said:

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...ly-Pulled-Scissors-on-Deputies-256931651.html

I dunno ...

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That clearly answers the Duty to Retreat query. Now I would like to hear the justification for the execution.

It would appear that any encounter with a leo could in fact end in death. What ever happened to good old fashion "Peace Officers" ?

Regards.

CCJ