Zackly. I worked long enough in an ER to know that a single punch, particularly to the head, can kill a man. I've seen it. To underscore the point, professional boxers have died following brain injuries sustained in the ring. Absolutely, a punch has the potential of being lethal if "properly administered" by a strong enough person against the right part of the head.TNT wrote:as a 24 year paramedic I can tell you that I've seen plenty of people die without the use of any weapon. Someone coming at you in a threatening manner CAN be life threatening.
That is why a reasonable actor may reasonably believe that a threat of a beating is a threat of deadly force, and may reasonably respond in kind with a pistol if the assault proceeds.