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Originally Posted by spasmo  If a BG was in your house or even anywhere else but threatening you, would you shoot to kill or to wound? I think about this all the time. I am not sure how I could live with taking someone's life. But if you just maimed him, he'd probably turn around and sue since that's the state of mind a lot of people have now a days. If he were actually hurting my daughter though or if I thought she were in danger, I probably would shoot to kill and not hesitate. At least I hope I wouldn't hesitate. |
No hesitation. If I am shooting him, I am shooting to stop. That means center of mass. Starting with twice. If he doesn't stop, I'm firing another couple. If he is still coming, I'm going for head and hope one of my many shots connects with the head. None of this is to kill, it is to stop.
The "shoot to wound" is planning to miss. You will not shoot as good as you do at the range. Not even close. One thing we did was sprint 50 yards away from the line, then sprint back to the line and immediately draw and engage targets. Your groups are much worse. You are breathing hard. It is good practice and somewhat simulates being excited and shooting under duress.
Besides, is shooting to wound a leg shot? Nice the femoral artery and he is dead in 2 minutes anyway.