not necessarily, it sounds more like he's unsure of the terminology or process... He used the term non deadly force but sounds like he doesn't understand that fisticuffs can indeed be deadly force. Like many of us he needs a little [more] training.oohrah wrote:Steven, what you are proposing is reckless and illegal.
If someone is following (pursuit) him, "throwing punches and trying to beat him up" you most certainly can draw your weapon. That is squarely in the middle of an assault. At that point some would shoot upon draw and some would hesitate hoping the attack stops. And he'd be justified either way. (the law allows but does not mandate shots be fired)
I do see you point, oohrah, if he produces a gun in the wrong circumstances, (like for someone just verbally harassing without threatening) he could be the one escalating the encounter. The OP references verbal but both examples it turned physical.