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Originally Posted by icehog3
Ability, maybe, but intent? How does one determine that?
With 23 years in law enforcement, I can safely say that not everyone who robs a store with a gun has the intent to kill.  |
Glad Tom said it. I'm also reluctant to risk my life to save a bank or store's cash register, and didn't become a freelance policeman when I got a license to carry a concealed weapon.
I like to think if I saw someone at risk of losing their life in the act of a felony, I would help, but until I am in such a high stress situation, it's easy to type away about what a hero I would be.
I have no doubt at all that if a bad guy entered my house, I would rack the Mossberg 500 at blast him to hell though.....
I've gone through a lot of scenarios in my head and read books on self defense and am under the impression that situational awareness and avoidance come first.
Also, you're normally looking at a long and expensive trial if you are involved in a shooting, so I like to think I pick my fights carefully with the best chance to win.
Firing off a shot at a guy robbing a store might sound noble, but you better make damn sure you're a perfect shot.
Lately, I've been spending most of my forum time in a gun forum and some of the guys are pretty gung ho. One guy's signature line really sticks with me...
"It's better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6".
Interesting.