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Old Guard Dog · November 1, 2011, 05:42 PM

I teach that once the immediate threat is stopped, you may no longer use deadly force on the bad guy. When he ran off, the immediate threat was over.

I hope it all works out well for the guy. But in some states, his actions could open him up for criminal prosecution.

Just my opinion.

November 1, 2011, 05:42 PM	#19
Old Guard Dog Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 101	I teach that once the immediate threat is stopped, you may no longer use deadly force on the bad guy. When he ran off, the immediate threat was over. I hope it all works out well for the guy. But in some states, his actions could open him up for criminal prosecution. Just my opinion.