Quote:If I owned a store and I was being robbed, and somehow I was able to get a hold of my gun as well.....first reaction is to start shooting. If they are running because they see my gun, so be it.

 

Why do I have to show good judgement when someone enters my property to rob me and I am able to turn the table on them?  If they had the chance to shoot him they would have taken it (or else why bring a gun?)

 

DragonFury doesn't understand the American use-of-force laws. 

 

If you're defending yourself (OR ANOTHER PERSON) from an offender that has the ability, opportunity, and manifested actions that support such intent, then you're allowed to use force in ending the life of said person.

 

In other words, when someone points, or pointed, a gun at anyone, then you're allowed to shoot them. 

 

While it may be noted that if the threat is over, the the use-of-force is no longer present. If the person suspects that the offender may rob, harm, or attempt to harm another person, the the use-of-force is present again. DF is arguing with emotion, no logic.

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