Posted by
Glenn E. Meyer:
Quote:
Been there. I recall my buddy - came out of the exercise and said:
"Glenn, I shot my son"
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That illustrates an important point.
When the hunting defender is focused on something he thinks is ahead of him, and he suddenly becomes aware of movement in his peripheral vision, (1) if it
is an intruder with a firearm, the intruder has to react and shoot instantly, and he may not be able to do so timely;
but (2) he has an absolute obligation to identify the target before shooting.
A violent criminal actor in the house is unlikely to take the time to do that.