My wife and I were pondering this question last night. I don't know which forum this belongs in, so I'll try it here. I also can't remember if this was addressed in the CCW class.
If you shoot and stop a BG, assuming he is not dead, do you offer aid?
Arguments for:
It is the humanitarian thing to do.
He is no longer a threat.
Shows LE or a jury that your intention was to stop, not to kill.
Arguments against:
He is not to be under-estimated.
Treat him as a threat as long as he is breathing.
Keep a safe distance.
Offering aid might show LE or a jury that he was not a real threat.
Is there a definitive answer? Or does it depend on the jurisdiction?
If you shoot and stop a BG, assuming he is not dead, do you offer aid?
Arguments for:
It is the humanitarian thing to do.
He is no longer a threat.
Shows LE or a jury that your intention was to stop, not to kill.
Arguments against:
He is not to be under-estimated.
Treat him as a threat as long as he is breathing.
Keep a safe distance.
Offering aid might show LE or a jury that he was not a real threat.
Is there a definitive answer? Or does it depend on the jurisdiction?