MSG Laigaie
Campaign Veteran
I came across some sage advice in a series leveled to the person new to defensive carry. It is a short article and goes well with calming an FNG in their perception of "defense".
Their are other articles in the series, but I have not, yet, reviewed them.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...eginners-never-shoot-to-kill/#comment-2200932
The correct expression is “shoot to stop the threat.” That’s what you’re trying to do when you perforate a perp. You are NOT trying to commit homicide, however justifiable that goal may be. Even if you’re aiming at the bad guy’s head or shooting him or her point-blank. You are shooting to stop the threat. To make a violent attacker – or potential violent attacker – cease and desist. And you’re only doing so when you or other innocent life face an imminent threat of death or grievous bodily injury. If you use the word “kill” in a firearms-related comment on the Internet, to friends or acquaintances with loose lips or, God forbid, to the police, you are . . ..............
Of late I have seen some mildly rabid Open Carriers making rash statements. First Amendment Rules, yippie ki yay!! Remember this..........nothing, and I mean nothing ever "goes away" on the internet.
Their are other articles in the series, but I have not, yet, reviewed them.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...eginners-never-shoot-to-kill/#comment-2200932
The correct expression is “shoot to stop the threat.” That’s what you’re trying to do when you perforate a perp. You are NOT trying to commit homicide, however justifiable that goal may be. Even if you’re aiming at the bad guy’s head or shooting him or her point-blank. You are shooting to stop the threat. To make a violent attacker – or potential violent attacker – cease and desist. And you’re only doing so when you or other innocent life face an imminent threat of death or grievous bodily injury. If you use the word “kill” in a firearms-related comment on the Internet, to friends or acquaintances with loose lips or, God forbid, to the police, you are . . ..............
Of late I have seen some mildly rabid Open Carriers making rash statements. First Amendment Rules, yippie ki yay!! Remember this..........nothing, and I mean nothing ever "goes away" on the internet.
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