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I am sure this is going to cause an out cry of controversey. If you have to pull your weapon, is it better to try and detain the person or let them go. this is based on the assumption that no shots are fired and the situation is able to be de-escalated. Also, are there any laws against an everday citizen holding a person while waiting for authorities to arrive?
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How are you going to hold them? Threaten to shoot them? In most states, you can only use deadly force if you, or another innocent, is in immediate danger of death or grave bodily injury. If the person is no longer a threat to you (i.e., is running away), then shooting them would be illegal, with a penalty up to life in prison.
Trying to physically subdue the perp engages you in a wrestling match. And now the perp knows that you have a gun, so you've just put that gun within his reach. Not a good plan.
If the perp runs away, let him go. Don't try to stop him. Your goal is to defend yourself and your loved ones. If you've done that, then you've accomplished your goal.