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Old August 21, 2009, 11:22 AM   #14
OldMarksman
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If you draw it, Shoot it.
Careful with that--someone may believe it.

Do not draw unless you are justified--state laws vary. Do not shoot unless the justification remains.

If the threat dissipates, do not shoot.

Back to the "rules"--they sound to me like a prescription for a tactical encounter by sworn professionals. A civilian may protect himself from imminent danger when immediately necessary, and in most places he or she may lawfully equip himself or herself to do it, but he is not permitted to "bring" a gun "to a gunfight."

The best strategy is non-attendance.

Failing that, the next step is to produce the weapon when and only when justified and very quickly.

If that does not work, shoot effectively before it's too late--again, assuming justification. Know the law and be able to shoot.

And do not hit anyone at whom you did not intend to aim.

Probably only the last two apply to sworn professionals engaging a miscreant already doing violent harm.
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