Originally Posted by FlatFender
I dont seem to get into a whole lot of trouble (maybe being 6'3 - 250 has something to do with that....) I had a guy try to mug me my Freshman year of College, but as soon as he saw me pull my blade it was over. If I am out I am always carrying my compact 1911 concealed on my hip ( I have a licence) my CRKT knife on my pocket, and a SureFire on the belt. I have never drawn my gun, but if the situation arises that I have to use it, you bet your ass I will.
There was a comment earlier about shooting to kill. YOU ALWAYS SHOOT TO KILL! If you arent prepared to take a life, you shouldnt be shooting the in the first place. Also, If you shoot someone, and leave them disabled, its possble that you could be sued! Also, if you shoot someone, OC someone, strike someone, whatever, be PREPARED TO BE ARRESTED! You WILL be arrested. Charges may or may not be filed, but you must be prepared for this. If you are planning on carrying ANY weapon, spend some money on a good lawyer, if you use your weapon, you will need the lawyer.
Others say the main reason you shoot to kill is that dead people can't come back to try to kill you. Even if you were totally justified, and he goes to jail, every day he spends in jail, he is going to be plotting his revenge, especially if he now has to wear a colostomy bag or his face looks like Quasimodo. If he's dead, its highly unlikely a family member or a fellow gang member is going to mess with you.
Another reason to kill is that dead people can't testify against you. Its very unlikely that you will be charged if you say, he "threatened to kill me, he had a gun or knife or car, whatever, I felt in fear for my life" and there's nobody around to contradict your story.