TexasAggie09 wrote:Not to say I advocate shooting anyone before it's necessary as none of us can deal with either the resulting emotional or financial (or both) issues that will follow but to me if they come in with guns out, that gives me justification to shoot.speedsix wrote:...the proper time to assume that is when they walk in and begin to pull it...the nanosecond you see them drawing the gun, your wheels should be turning...what to do...what not to do...
This may have been covered but is it more than an oral threat if someone threatens you with a "gun" that is in their coat pocket? May or may not be a real gun but anyone on the receiving end would think so.
...a threat of a weapon given in commission of a crime is the same as you seeing the weapon...the crime is charged the same as if you saw the gun...and the result of faking it could be the same, too...it'd be a shame if someone died from having a stiff finger, but it's prolly happened before...prolly will again...
...you gotta make up your mind WHEN and IF you want to draw and/or fire...my post deals with cognizance and realizing how serious the situation really is...taking out the "oh, this isn' t really happening" and "surely he won't shoot" from the mix gives you an edge...when half-seconds count...
