Alright guys I've got a kind of unique question. The other night I had a dream that someone I know and am not afraid of, walked up to me and stabbed me in the chest a couple times. In the dream I drew my pistol and got a couple of shots off, but missed them as they were running and were already a ways away from me. Lucky for me the wounds weren't real deep and not fatal. Anyways my question is this...what if this REALLY happened, if someone unexpectedly approached you and stabbed or assaulted you before you had the chance to defend yourself and they instantly retreated, would it be right or wrong to try and get a shot off on them AFTER they already hurt you? Obviously I am talking if you could take a shot at them without anyone elses life being put at risk. Would this be considered self defense or would you get in trouble for it? Thanks guys!