Conservadude
New member
Hi, Brian here. I'll admit my dry sense of humor and sometimes facetious manner. Yes, I carry. Didn't respond 'til today because I haven't been back here to check on answers until just now. Thanks everyone...
That said, I'll say that I "like" the meekness answer the best. All of the avoidance and 'avoid pride' answers were right on. Legally you can't show or use lethal force unless you (or someone) are in immediate danger of grave harm or death. The LEO (one of them?) came closest to answering the purse snatcher question and I agree ...material posessions are not something to worry about and if you are carrying, you can't risk the gun being out of control and in the bad guy's hands. Someone else said that too.
I probably could've stated my hypothetical situation a bit better too. The general topic is "What to do if you know darn well that you can stop a bad action, but can't risk the gun getting involved?" Someone grabbing a kid and running is probably a better one than a purse or some material theft situation. I'm not sure if kid-snatching counts ...you can't tell so easily if a situation is 'bad' or just 'looks bad', even though some do end up in death or grave harm to someone _later on_. The law says you can't use your lethal force until the threat becomes real and immediate. I guess a hand on the gun together with a loudly shouted command to stop and say "I have a gun" might give the perp a chance to explain? Oh well ...these situations are rare and real life has a way of clarifying things for you. But the bottom line is that you can't show or use lethal force until it's about to be used on you or someone you choose to protect. Sometimes you will just have to watch and let something happen I suppose.
'preciate it.
Brian
That said, I'll say that I "like" the meekness answer the best. All of the avoidance and 'avoid pride' answers were right on. Legally you can't show or use lethal force unless you (or someone) are in immediate danger of grave harm or death. The LEO (one of them?) came closest to answering the purse snatcher question and I agree ...material posessions are not something to worry about and if you are carrying, you can't risk the gun being out of control and in the bad guy's hands. Someone else said that too.
I probably could've stated my hypothetical situation a bit better too. The general topic is "What to do if you know darn well that you can stop a bad action, but can't risk the gun getting involved?" Someone grabbing a kid and running is probably a better one than a purse or some material theft situation. I'm not sure if kid-snatching counts ...you can't tell so easily if a situation is 'bad' or just 'looks bad', even though some do end up in death or grave harm to someone _later on_. The law says you can't use your lethal force until the threat becomes real and immediate. I guess a hand on the gun together with a loudly shouted command to stop and say "I have a gun" might give the perp a chance to explain? Oh well ...these situations are rare and real life has a way of clarifying things for you. But the bottom line is that you can't show or use lethal force until it's about to be used on you or someone you choose to protect. Sometimes you will just have to watch and let something happen I suppose.
'preciate it.
Brian