Egret-II
.40 S&W
That was a great example. I was thinking the same thing. I have a son. If I see a dangerous person about to hurt my son. I dont care if I go to jail. I'll use any force necessary to stop that person.Just like if you have a baseball bat... Make sure to have a mitt and ball with it as well.
To the OP
You have a "duty to retreat" but it's not that simple. Here's an example.
I'm pumping gas with my kids in the car. a crackhead comes at me and pulls a knife. Even though I am able to retreat and can back up into a wide open parking lot, If I continue to retreat now said crackhead is between me and my kids putting them in imminent danger. I am legally allowed to defend them.
There are countless scenarios like the above. Be careful in how you word and describe your actions.
Edit, see above @Saltwater60 suggestion to take class on article 35 is very important.
Be VERY wary about interfering as a 3rd party into a situation that you are not 100% sure of.
If you see what appears to be a guy assaulting a woman, are you going to defend her? How do you know he's not a plain clothes detective trying to arrest her? Things are not as clear cut as you would believe.
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