Not exactly. More accurately, in most states (and there are at least two limited exceptions), a civilian may only draw when involved in a lawful act of self defense--that is, he must have a basis for a reasonable belief that he is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm, and that he has no other recourse than the use of deadly force.The bad guy is armed, he has fists, and people have been hospitalized and beaten to death before by a man using just his fists. In most states, all that is required to justify the drawing of your weapon is the fear of bodily harm, which the BG could certainly inflict upon you.
Probably not the best sources....But, as usual, if in doubt call your local Police Department or Prosecuting Attorney and ask.
My example is that a BG wants to fight you but you decline and try to leave. But the BG has you trapped with no escape. The BG has no weapons except fists. Can you draw and shoot if the BG won’t move out of your way so you can leave or do you have to fight?
My example is that a BG wants to fight you but you decline and try to leave. But the BG has you trapped with no escape. The BG has no weapons except fists. Can you draw and shoot if the BG won’t move out of your way so you can leave or do you have to fight?
My example is that a BG wants to fight you but you decline and try to leave. But the BG has you trapped with no escape.
.The bad guy is armed, he has fists, and people have been hospitalized and beaten to death before by a man using just his fists
That's what toppled the Shah. He disarmed his enemies, but forgot he could not disarm his army. When the populace revolted and he sicced the army on 'em, the army said no, and since we have the guns you gotta go.
I would first pull out my cell phone, . . . and I would do 911, . . . knowing that if the call gets connected, . . . someone will come. I don't have to talk, . . . plead or anything, . . . boys in blue are supposed to be on the way.
You need to understand you have the right to live free of fear of people who refuse to do the right things in society.
Humming and hawing while he closes in on you guarantees you will either be killed or permanently injured for the rest of your life.
Absolutely not. Deadly force should not be considered in this situation as it is stated.Can you draw and shoot if the BG won’t move out of your way so you can leave or do you have to fight?
The gist is- you cannot kill a guy if all he is going to do is punch you in the nose- your life has to be actually threatened. Since we are a pretty conservative state I would figure other states are even more adamant about not shooting someone in such a situation.