Solsand wrote:Ok here we go, I'd really like to know what is going to be inside/ outside LTC law-
Hypothetically, a road rage incident of some kind takes place. We both have to stop at the next light. Driver approaches me on foot WITHOUT a weapon, words are exchanged. He decides to turn this into a physical confrontation, takes a swing and I am knocked to the ground. I'm carrying - he could be - so I immediately draw my weapon and tell him he can either be shot or he can back off and freeze. I call 911 and explain the situation and ask for LEO to come out. My question- can I legally hold him at gun point until LEO arrives? Will I likely be arrested for drawing my weapon? Not looking for the "you should have just shot him/ fear for life" answer. I am tying to see if this altercation can be handled in the manner I have just described without having to shoot this guy. I know most of you have probably seen the video of the two ragers in Austin last month, where one guy approached the other with a bat. He could have been shot and the shooter would not likely have been charged. This scenario is not what I am describing...
Thoughts? Advice? Thanks.
Consider only the part in red for a moment......
- You were both in your cars.
- You both stopped at the next light.
- He approaches you on foot.
- You are knocked to the ground.
- WHY the heck did you get out of your car?
If he's approaching on foot, stay in your darn car and drive away.
