Maximus856
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I posted up a little while ago about a friend who was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the gas station with his girlfriend and little brother. The BG's took his backpack and wallet and ran away. Now, I found out a little detail the other night that is a lesson to him and a question for me. I didn't know at the time, but he had purchased a Glock (I forget the model) and also got his PA LTCF. For whatever reason, he had it in his stolen backpack. That's the lesson for him.
Now the question for me. Say for example he had a BUG, or was carrying his normal carry weapon while transporting other weapons in the pack. The BG's had a gun to his head, so I can imagine any quick movements to draw may be a very bad idea. The robbery went without a shot fired and the BG's ran away, however they are now getting away with a weapon that could do harm to others. Does he now have the right to use lethal force? Or does the fact that they already have a weapon negate that? This is on the street and not on personal property. For the record, the police were called and the weapon reported stolen.
Now the reason I ask is a bit far out, as it pertains to military ROE's and protecting sensitive/lethal material allows for lethal force. The disclaimer is I know that ROE's are a whole different world from the world of a civilian and CCW, but left me curious to the legalities none-the-less. I want it to be known that I am not looking for an excuse to just openly shoot a BG. I did a quick search and came up with mostly defense of property while on your property. So if anyone knows for PA that would be greatly appreciated, but I am curious to hear about this in other states.
Thanks,
Max
Now the question for me. Say for example he had a BUG, or was carrying his normal carry weapon while transporting other weapons in the pack. The BG's had a gun to his head, so I can imagine any quick movements to draw may be a very bad idea. The robbery went without a shot fired and the BG's ran away, however they are now getting away with a weapon that could do harm to others. Does he now have the right to use lethal force? Or does the fact that they already have a weapon negate that? This is on the street and not on personal property. For the record, the police were called and the weapon reported stolen.
Now the reason I ask is a bit far out, as it pertains to military ROE's and protecting sensitive/lethal material allows for lethal force. The disclaimer is I know that ROE's are a whole different world from the world of a civilian and CCW, but left me curious to the legalities none-the-less. I want it to be known that I am not looking for an excuse to just openly shoot a BG. I did a quick search and came up with mostly defense of property while on your property. So if anyone knows for PA that would be greatly appreciated, but I am curious to hear about this in other states.
Thanks,
Max
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