Yet another hypothetical situation

[ryant7]

Originally Posted by esrice

Not to sidetrack, by why identify yourself? Are you a police officer?

If a BG is worthy of being shot, then I'm gonna do just that-- no identifying myself, no 'warning shot'.

Work For The Sheriffs Dept in The Jail And Reserve Police Officer Trained to identify ones self.

[esrice]

Originally Posted by ryant7

Work For The Sheriffs Dept in The Jail And Reserve Police Officer Trained to identify ones self.

Ok, well then that's a slightly different situation. I know you guys have liability and such to worry about.

[Joe Williams]

Originally Posted by esrice

Not to sidetrack, by why identify yourself? Are you a police officer?

If a BG is worthy of being shot, then I'm gonna do just that-- no identifying myself, no 'warning shot'.

What he said. The safest shot is on in the back, and if I have to intervene in a violent crime, that is exactly the shot I intend to take if it presents itself.

[22lr]

I carry lethal force to protect human life, not some random gas stations cash drawer.

I encourage you to decide for yourself, DO NOT act on internet opinion without thinking about it.

[ryant7]

Originally Posted by 22lr

I carry lethal force to protect human life, not some random gas stations cash drawer.

I encourage you to decide for yourself, DO NOT act on internet opinion without thinking about it.

If Gas station attendant has a gun in her face and is being demanded to give someone money you are just going to stand there cause you arent willing to protect the money? tense situations go south in a matter of nanoseconds, like i said in earlier post perp pulls trigger because clerk is taking too long and just gets the money himself and you for instance just continue to stand there? or do you then draw and fire after clerk has already taken 1 maybe 2 bullets at close range.

[22lr]

If Gas station attendant has a gun in her face and is being demanded to give someone money you are just going to stand there cause you arent willing to protect the money tense situations go south in a matter of nanoseconds like i said in earlier post perp pulls trigger cause clerk is taking too long and just gets the money himself and you for instance just continue to stand there? or do you then draw and fire after clerk has already taken 1 maybe 2 bullets at close range.

If life is in danger I will act, otherwise I will observe, call police and wait.

[Indecision]

Originally Posted by 22lr

I carry lethal force to protect human life, not some random gas stations cash drawer.

I agree 100% with this statement, but a gun in a gas station attendents face is a threat to their life if you ask me. I've heard several times of either they clerk takes too long and they shoot them (as previously stated) or they get the money and blast the clerk anyway so they can't ID them later. If I think I can drop him without anyone else getting hurt. I'm going to.

[Joe Williams]

Originally Posted by Indecision

I agree 100% with this statement, but a gun in a gas station attendents face is a threat to their life if you ask me. I've heard several times of either they clerk takes too long and they shoot them (as previously stated) or they get the money and blast the clerk anyway so they can't ID them later. If I think I can drop him without anyone else getting hurt. I'm going to.

I used to work mid shift in an Albuquerque convenience store. Got robbed at least weekly. Never with a weapon. They knew showing a weapon could get them shot, according to APD. In those situations, I wouldn't intervene. Once a weapon is displayed, violent intent is assumed, at least on my part.

Actually, the one time I pulled my gun, there were no weapons displayed by the bad guys. There were simply four of them, and two of them started over the counter even after being given all the money I could give them. They most likely weren't coming over the counter to give me a hug of gratitude...

[LPMan59]

Originally Posted by Joe Williams

They most likely weren't coming over the counter to give me a hug of gratitude...

ya never know....i saw footage of that robber who hugged the woman and then prayed with her

[esrice]

You shoot until there is no longer a threat-- sometimes that means death, sometimes it doesn't.

My best advice to you would be to get some professional training, so that you can be prepared to make that decision on your own if/when the time comes. There are several folks right here on INGO that offer pistol and legal training.