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splinter MBA · February 3, 2014, 02:17 PM

I totally agree with all of your points. My problem was that I hadn't thought through the scenario before. I should have continued driving to a police department. I should have stayed in the car. As I look back, I keep kicking myself for mistakes I made. Now I know to plan ahead of time.

As for using deadly force. This is why I hesitated. I thought about the Zimmerman case and I didn't want to end up in that situation. However, I cannot describe how much fear I felt. I am almost certain he would have beat me. I know punches can kill, but I also know that is a hard sell to a jury. All in all, I wasn't as prepared as I should have been. But I'm glad I had my gun.

Thanks for your advice. If it ever happens again, I will have a smarter plan.

February 3, 2014, 02:17 PM	#5
splinter MBA Junior Member Join Date: February 3, 2014 Posts: 9	I totally agree with all of your points. My problem was that I hadn't thought through the scenario before. I should have continued driving to a police department. I should have stayed in the car. As I look back, I keep kicking myself for mistakes I made. Now I know to plan ahead of time. As for using deadly force. This is why I hesitated. I thought about the Zimmerman case and I didn't want to end up in that situation. However, I cannot describe how much fear I felt. I am almost certain he would have beat me. I know punches can kill, but I also know that is a hard sell to a jury. All in all, I wasn't as prepared as I should have been. But I'm glad I had my gun. Thanks for your advice. If it ever happens again, I will have a smarter plan.