The flip side of that is I've read of too many cases over the years where someone was killed by a single blow to the head. I don't have to wait for them to give me their best shot before defending myself.Valor wrote:Mamabear, I do not disagree with one being able to protect herself. My angle is to point out that as CHL holders we are held to a higher standard. Although a solid punch to the face can be lethal, if it doesn't knock you to the ground causing "serious" injury and you draw your weapon and discharge injuring or killing the assailant, your attny will have a much harder defense case. Let's say the assailant charged you with a club, then all is fair in love(hate) and war. .
BTW, CHL's are not "held to a higher standard". The statutes on use of force and use of deadly force are the same for everyone.