Interceptor_Knight
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Ian wrote:
Do you guys actually think these things through? How about defensive scenerio training? What do you plan to do when the scenerio does not justify deadly force? Youcannot justify "defensive display" of a firearmas some lower level of self defense. This implies that you are prepared to use deadly force and you must be in a situation where this deadly force can be justified. It is all wonderful and great that you are carrying and are prepared to shoot someone, butyou had better be prepared to defend your actions in court. If you can not justify deadly force, you are screwed. Pepper Spray gives you a less than lethal option when deadly force is not justified.
Ian wrote:
Sonora Rebel wrote:You can't be serious. Protecting your weapon IS protecting your life. You bet your ass that if someone trying to get your weapon from you (Non LE) it is a THREAT TO YOUR LIFE. If someone reaches and tries to grab my pistol, I can clearly present a case that I was in fear of my life. Now, they might choose to cease being a threat when they are faced with the possibility of "lead poisoning," so lethal force may not be necessary once I re-assess the situation. Of course, I carry in a level 3 Serpa, I doubt anyone trying to take my gun could even figure out how to get it out of the holster.
On another note, if you're carrying a gun and you're not a police officer I wouldn't suggest carrying anything else such as a taser or pepper spray. If you do end up having to use deadly force, you could have some trouble in court and the jury could be made to believe that you wanted to kill the perp because you had other non-lethal means to defend yourself.
Pepper Spray?Get serious! Defensive display is recognized most places... 'n the next step is to shoot the SOB. If you cannot DO that... don't carry a gun.
Do you guys actually think these things through? How about defensive scenerio training? What do you plan to do when the scenerio does not justify deadly force? Youcannot justify "defensive display" of a firearmas some lower level of self defense. This implies that you are prepared to use deadly force and you must be in a situation where this deadly force can be justified. It is all wonderful and great that you are carrying and are prepared to shoot someone, butyou had better be prepared to defend your actions in court. If you can not justify deadly force, you are screwed. Pepper Spray gives you a less than lethal option when deadly force is not justified.