Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Use of deadly force to protect property [View all]Glaug-Eldare
(1,089 posts)He is of the opinion that, while it might be legal, it is generally foolish to escalate a potentially violent situation in any case. If life and limb are not on the line, it is rare that introducing deadly force will result in a better situation for anybody. Even if a shooter is justified, the consequences of a "good shoot" are still exhausting and difficult. Forget your ego, forget your jacket, forget your wallet -- don't bring out that gun, don't flick that knife, don't swing that bat, until and unless there's a dire need. I generally agree, though I firmly believe that the decision to deescalate by compliance should be at the discretion of the victim. It's his stuff, after all, and it should be his decision whether it's worth using violence to defend. It's usually not, but sometimes it is.