Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:45 pm
bauerdj wrote:I have given this matter a fair amount of thought both before and since obtaining my CHL. I do not think I would have any problem in a clear cut me (or us) or them situation. The problem comes in deciding when use of deadly force is the best or only choice. Somewhere else in this forum it was also brought up that deadly force being legal does NOT necessarily mean it should be used, obviously any lesser option is preferable if it will serve the purpose. That said, I believe my decision to use deadly force would come quicker in defense of my family then of myself. Being a bit older and having some physical linitations could also push me to the deadly force decision quicker then some others in better physical shape who might have more of an option of lesser physical force or flight. In another words, when are arthritic and slow as I have become other options are less available; flight at the speed of a speeding snail is not very effective!
Very fine points! A big thumbs up.
