This is a good question. Asking if you would is one thing. Actually doing it in the circumstances is another. I’ve never been in the military, and I’ve never been an officer. I know many people who have been one or both. I’ve heard many stories. I’ve heard stories about officers that should have used their weapon, or had to draw it at least, and froze up. Obviously, that wasn’t the most prepared/trained or experienced officer. I’m in the camp that says go for it. In all honesty, it’s probabl the ‘right” thing to do. After all, how are you going to feel if the robber actually did kill someone? Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve. Me personally, I don’t have a concealed carry permit. That is something I plan on doing in the very near future. However, I’m like Eric. I’m not sure I would actually carry. To me, it’s worth it just not to have to wait 3 days anymore. But, if I did carry and was in that situation, I’d want to say yes. Would definitely have to feel the situation out and make damn sure you got a shot that won’t injure or kill anyone else. Not to mention, I know I’m not trained like an officer or vet would be. So it’s not ingrained in me to be handling those situations. You see so may of these stories on the news. Sometimes the good guy doesn’t always come out on top and he’s in the national news. That fear would be in the back of my head. Getting arrested for doing what is right.

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