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tirod · February 2, 2009, 03:42 PM

This all hinges on why you didn't pull the trigger when YOU presented deadly force to oppose HIS.

While the pistol waving crowd is pretty good at stopping the small time, non-violent offender, I have to ask, where was lethal force justified? And if lethal force is justified, then detaining them will depend on the severity of the wounds. If they are determined to leave, let them.

The average CCW or homeowner is not trained or equipped to detain or arrest. I don't remember that part of the CCW course I took - they never mentioned it.

February 2, 2009, 03:42 PM	#15
tirod Junior member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 1,672	This all hinges on why you didn't pull the trigger when YOU presented deadly force to oppose HIS. While the pistol waving crowd is pretty good at stopping the small time, non-violent offender, I have to ask, where was lethal force justified? And if lethal force is justified, then detaining them will depend on the severity of the wounds. If they are determined to leave, let them. The average CCW or homeowner is not trained or equipped to detain or arrest. I don't remember that part of the CCW course I took - they never mentioned it.