After a recent martial arts class where we were learning how to take a gun away from an attacker, an interesting question came up and I was unsure of the answer. Stipulated:
1) A mugger had pointed a gun at you and you were in reasonable fear of your life. 2) You successfully take the gun from him. 3) You still consider him dangerous though you do not see him holding another weapon. 4) He is not fleeing. Can you shoot him with his own gun? My gut instinct is that you would be charged with aggravated assault at very least. But does the mugger's immediately previous action and lack of retreat constitute a continuing threat, justifying lethal force? Yours in Liberty Guy Smith Author, Gun Facts [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.GunFacts.info
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