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So, while the law may say this or that when it comes to when you should shoot, my personal rule of thumb is only shoot if I feel that myself or some other innocent person may not walk away from the situation if I don't shoot. That way, no matter what I have to deal with on the legal side, I have less to deal with on the conscious side of the matter.

All of this is by no means legal advice, it's just my personal view of the shoot/ no shoot question. It's how I justify my decision to carry. And in my opinion, if someone hasn't decided if the can pull the trigger if that day comes, and that they're ready to deal with the after math of shooting then they really need to do some more soul searching before strapping on a weapon.[/quote]

Well said, I don't think people think enough about the ramifications of having to use your weapon. I carry so that I can protect my wife and children if/when needed. I certainly hope that I will never have to use deadly force but am fully aware that it is a possibility. If it does come to that, then I will know that I have done everything I possibly could/should have to avoid the situation and have no qualms dealing with what I had to do.