tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post8380511433982939286..comments2024-03-29T05:15:40.793-07:00Comments on Irons in the Fire: "Dear Sir, sorry 'bout that mess in your pants"Firehandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-50393097095374221032009-01-24T08:02:00.000-08:002009-01-24T08:02:00.000-08:00Actually, you can use deadly force. It's all in w...Actually, you can use deadly force. It's all in what you "THINK" is about to happen. You "think" you are about to be hurt seriously and your girlfriend as well. At least that's what the law states here. And that's what was taught in the carry concealed training class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-22612493558002701032009-01-24T02:40:00.000-08:002009-01-24T02:40:00.000-08:00I know this comment will garner it's fair share of...I know this comment will garner it's fair share of flame, but here goes...We are always taught when the gun comes out, you fire until the threat is neutralized. If possible, flee from the situation before using deadly force.<BR/><BR/>Your post is a perfect example of using a gun to defuse a deadly situation. If it were only me in that situation, I would have attempted to flee. If chased, I could have used deadly force, especially if said punk had a knife. Problem with your scenario is a girlfriend in the mix.<BR/><BR/>I cannot flee in this situation, nor can I justify the use of deadly force (probably) in the eyes of the law. (As for myself, I would be MORE than happy to just ventilate the bastard.) I would conceal the weapon and draw with the jacket as I removed it, and quick as that, the asshole is looking into the gaping maw of my .45. Never thought of practicing this, time to do so.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the game is over at that point, with no bloodshed, unless he is suicidal. Gun drawn, no shots fired, threat neutralized. There are ALWAYS exceptions to every rule. I could think of several more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com