Quote Originally Posted by KarlPMann
Ummmm, very sorry to disagree, but.....

In one of the most publicized test cases when the law was passed....

A man, answering to a call of help from his neighbor, shot and crippled a 17 year old unarmed burglar as he ran away from the house. [poke] The defendant later tried to sue the man, but the case was dismissed under the make my day law's civil clause. Karl. :P :twisted:
Ummm, Karl, is there something we need to know...... LOL

I look at it as if the guy is running away, probably outside the house, not carrying off my stuff or kids. He is beyond my responsibility to fling lead at.

On a side note.
I like to see how many sheep there are when I'm in a store. I often make people nervous checking them out, but oh well. Point is, I take inventory of everyone and run through scenarios in my noggin. I like to know ahead of time at what point I would draw and fire if something were to happen. Knowing a target and what's behind it, what ways do I have to escape, ect.... I feel better just having gone through the scenario (out or home). If I do have to shoot, I hope I am better prepared for that decision. It helps with stuff like what happened above to know what your first move would be.
Greg

PS.
I agree with jesseb on the intent to kill. If they die because I'm not a trick shot and have to shoot for their chest cavity, then that was their choice to put thierselves in that situation. I need a sticker that says "I'm a bad shot, so I'll be aiming for your chest so I can hit you. Oh yeah, it might kill you."