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Originally Posted by MLeake
Also bear in mind, that in some jurisdictions, there is no allowance made for a warning shot. You have just used deadly force, in those places, and legally are no better off than if you had shot the person - in which case, use of deadly force had better have been justified, or you are in the hurt locker.
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Heck, in most states simply drawing your firearm, and possibly just putting your hand on the butt while the gun remains holstered, is legally the exact same use of deadly force as actually shooting the assailant. So, if you're going to use it ... use it wisely and effectively.