I posted this at a couple of other forums. Received very few responses so far. The couple that I've gotten have just stated that this is the reason they would only defend themselves or a loved one. Hate to tell them but IMO this would play out under those circumstances also. BTW, I don't believe there is an easy or incorrect answer. Here it is.
You made national news because you stopped two BG's robbing your place of employment. Problem is you left them alive. And even if you had killed them, you know they have like-minded "friends" and family.
Are you worried about retribution?
Was your weapon taken for "evidence"?
Would you acquire a substitute weapon? Own another? Borrow one?
Try to purchase one? Buy one from a private party?
What about the safety of your family?
You cannot be with them all the time!!
What if your charged with a crime? Jailed? Large bail?
Certainly you will go to civil court. Whether you killed them or not. Remember they have a family. Their "job" paid Mom's rent.
Just brought this up because we always talk about "what-if" before or during, hardly ever after the smoke clears.
LEO's and others that have experienced this can possibly provide excellent advice.
I've never had to come even close. And war provides no comparison.
My answers. Well I certainly would not become a victim and I would do my best to protect my family. I would hope for pro-bono legal help.
I feel for that McD's employee in TX.
Sgt.K
You made national news because you stopped two BG's robbing your place of employment. Problem is you left them alive. And even if you had killed them, you know they have like-minded "friends" and family.
Are you worried about retribution?
Was your weapon taken for "evidence"?
Would you acquire a substitute weapon? Own another? Borrow one?
Try to purchase one? Buy one from a private party?
What about the safety of your family?
You cannot be with them all the time!!
What if your charged with a crime? Jailed? Large bail?
Certainly you will go to civil court. Whether you killed them or not. Remember they have a family. Their "job" paid Mom's rent.
Just brought this up because we always talk about "what-if" before or during, hardly ever after the smoke clears.
LEO's and others that have experienced this can possibly provide excellent advice.
I've never had to come even close. And war provides no comparison.
My answers. Well I certainly would not become a victim and I would do my best to protect my family. I would hope for pro-bono legal help.
I feel for that McD's employee in TX.
Sgt.K