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I think you did the right thing.

Robbery is theft by force or threat of force. It is not necessary that the robber display a weapon or say specifically what he will do if you don't give him money. His demeanor can constitute a threat of force. People have been convicted of robbery in such situations.

The use of force or deadly force is justified to prevent robbery.

Producing a weapon does not constitute the use of deadly force, according to the law.The legislature intended to permit exactly the kind of move that you made.

Also, as the friendly officer pointed out, police have shot people in such circumstances and been found to be justified.

On the other hand, this is the kind of situation that Harold Fish was in, and he was convicted of murder. If public sentiment is against you and the DA lacks a spine, the defender could be in trouble.

- Jim