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Hope ya'll don't mind a question from a newbie.

If someone was trying to attack you with a knife, tire iron or similar weapon and you draw your gun and convince them to put the weapon down so you don't have to shoot them.

Are you required to try and detain them and call the law or can you tell them to drop the weapon and walk away then call LEO and give a description for them to find the person or persons?

Depending on the location, people in the area and other factors it may be safer to let them walk away in some circumstances.

Your thoughts?