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Originally Posted by threegun
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Originally Posted by raimius
I'll take the 30% chance of success and 10% risk to innocents over the 80% chance of success and 80% risk to innocents or the 0% chance of success. It's still a poor option, but I think it is better than the others.
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The OP asked that the numbers not be changed. He stated that the firing was the only option that could prevent death or serious injury to your family.......
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The choice not to fire will most likely result in the grievous injury or death of yourself or a loved one
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........Under most conditions the gun is the last resort anyway. Once you get to it your other plans have probably failed. Once you get to it you will likely have no time or desire to rationally calculate statistics.
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While the OP's question is a good way to discover people's values, it is not a realistic scenario. (Kind of like the ones with babies raining from the skies...)
Under the scenario presented, I would not fire.
I would note, as I tried to in my previous post, that not being able to safely fire does not preclude further resistance in many cases. Of course, in cases where lethal force is justified, a firearm is often the most effective weapon. Trying to stop a lethal attacker with an improvised weapon isn't a fun prospect, but it is better than shooting an innocent in the process. (My opinion.)
Would I react the way I voted, under this scenario, in real life? I hope I never have to find out! Stress can do strange things.