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If it's true that one should meet force with equal force, when might a civilian carrying CCW be justfied to use deadly force against an unarmed adversary? Club-wielding adversary? Knife-wielding adversary? Understand weapons in hand make a difference but are they of equal force?
1. Specifically, when outnumbered and in fear of serious injury from several BG's clearly intending harm but no firearms in sight?
2.If older civilian has concern that to physically resist an unarmed attack with untrained (no weapon) defense will result in his own serious injury because of heart condition or frailty that would not affect a healthier, fitter person?
3. Civilian, with wife alongside, has fear that to allow BG's to physically manhandle him will certainly result in injury (or worse) to wife after he is subdued.
In other words, when do you just grin and bear it and file a report? Once the gun comes in play, it may be used, even if to prevent the BG's taking it. Concerned about legal/civil consequences.
I trust my own judgement to repond appropriately, but want to be well informed in advance. Any suggestions?
1. Specifically, when outnumbered and in fear of serious injury from several BG's clearly intending harm but no firearms in sight?
2.If older civilian has concern that to physically resist an unarmed attack with untrained (no weapon) defense will result in his own serious injury because of heart condition or frailty that would not affect a healthier, fitter person?
3. Civilian, with wife alongside, has fear that to allow BG's to physically manhandle him will certainly result in injury (or worse) to wife after he is subdued.
In other words, when do you just grin and bear it and file a report? Once the gun comes in play, it may be used, even if to prevent the BG's taking it. Concerned about legal/civil consequences.
I trust my own judgement to repond appropriately, but want to be well informed in advance. Any suggestions?