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In reply to the discussion: Minnesota man kills teens in home, delays telling cops because of holiday [View all]slackmaster
(60,567 posts)15. I have consistently been taught to aim for center of mass and continue firing until the attack stops
Or with an edged weapon, to direct force at whatever body part is a threat and keep slashing or stabbing until the attack stops.
If the person happens to die, that is an unfortunate consequence of his or her decision to attack.
When you are being interviewed by the police, you tell them you are sorry you had to use force but had no choice.
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Minnesota man kills teens in home, delays telling cops because of holiday [View all]
jsr
Nov 2012
OP
This is the type of story that makes me want to review my stance on the Death Penalty
Drale
Nov 2012
#1
Shooting an intruder is one thing, making sure to finish them of is insane. I for
brewens
Nov 2012
#2
Not only insane but it demonstrates malice aforethought, one of the requirements for murder.
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#12
Nowhere in the article does it state the kids had weapons are were "Armed and Dangerous"
MagickMuffin
Nov 2012
#7
Where do you even *get* a lead pipe in this day and age, let alone more than one?
Fumesucker
Nov 2012
#13
I'm gonna say vodka, abuse of prescription painkillers, and a steady diet of Hannity on the radio.
Bucky
Nov 2012
#4
I have consistently been taught to aim for center of mass and continue firing until the attack stops
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#15
If a gunman kicks in your door, maybe. If two teenagers wander down into your basement...
renie408
Nov 2012
#29
I guess he wanted to watch the Lions piss away another game with the rest of America...
Blue_Tires
Nov 2012
#43