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oldkim · February 13, 2009, 03:41 PM

If you draw. This does not equate to you have to shoot. Drawing is a sequence in stepping up the need to respond to a situation.

For obvious reasons, if you draw the level of threat is great. But if the bad guy (BD) runs away you don't shoot. But on the other hand if they keep coming then that's the next step. Shoot if you have to.

Just remember for every action there is a responsibility or consequence to those actions.

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Yes, do take a class on the legal issues surrounding concealed carry in your state. It's good to know the basics of your state laws and be familiar with the legal intent of "lethal force."

February 13, 2009, 03:41 PM	#36
oldkim Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 462	If you draw you do not have to shoot If you draw. This does not equate to you have to shoot. Drawing is a sequence in stepping up the need to respond to a situation. For obvious reasons, if you draw the level of threat is great. But if the bad guy (BD) runs away you don't shoot. But on the other hand if they keep coming then that's the next step. Shoot if you have to. Just remember for every action there is a responsibility or consequence to those actions. ---- Yes, do take a class on the legal issues surrounding concealed carry in your state. It's good to know the basics of your state laws and be familiar with the legal intent of "lethal force." __________________ "Shoot Safetly, Shoot Often and Share Your Sport." Jim Scoutten, Shooting USA Check out my new website: www.shootonthemove.org Last edited by oldkim; February 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM. Reason: adding comment