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Keltyke · February 2, 2009, 02:58 PM

I am authorized to draw (and possibly use) my weapon ONLY to defend my "life or severe bodily injury". In class, we were taught to shoot until "the threat is negated". If the guy takes one look at my weapon and books like Jessie Owens, I have NO authority to attempt to hold him. What would I do, shoot him? If I shoot someone attempting to FLEE, I'm in deep ca-ca.

If he runs, let him go and give the police a GOOD description. Even if he's shot at you - if you haven't put him on the ground - when he flees, he's no longer a threat.

February 2, 2009, 02:58 PM	#8
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	I am authorized to draw (and possibly use) my weapon ONLY to defend my "life or severe bodily injury". In class, we were taught to shoot until "the threat is negated". If the guy takes one look at my weapon and books like Jessie Owens, I have NO authority to attempt to hold him. What would I do, shoot him? If I shoot someone attempting to FLEE, I'm in deep ca-ca. If he runs, let him go and give the police a GOOD description. Even if he's shot at you - if you haven't put him on the ground - when he flees, he's no longer a threat.