Or, if I pull a gun and tell them to knock it the hell off. as someone mentioned upthread, Jetgirl I believe, just because I pull a gun does not mean I have to fire it.The presence or absence of more punches, distance, opportunity-- all kinds of ways.
Agreed, for most people. I would probably start beating the guy with that little piece of plastic you use to separate your groceries from theirs or with a bag of gummi worms
What if that punch was a full on hard-as-the-guy-can-swing... and lands on a woman's face?
I did not read all of these replies, but am going to give myafter reading the article. First of, my reply is, "no", I would not draw a firearm if punched in the face. Getting your arse kicked and pulling a firearm to up the anty is not the right direction. If you are going to carry a firearm, you need to know how to use your hands and feet first. Followed up by pepper spray or a flashlight. Going from fists to a gun is not the right solution. In a situation such as this, one misbehaving in line at a popular store, a fight erupts, keep in mind of others on the scene. If gunfire were to break out, take into consideration of your target and beyond. Too much collateral damage and lawsuits to go around.
Take the strike/punch. You have plenty of witnesses to nail the scumbag who hit you. Be a man and suck it up. Let law enforcement deal with the offender. Hopefully, store cameras will also have video to back you up.
Escalating to deadly force for a minor combative scenario is a major mistake. And one too many of the younger generation are willing to take and gives them a one way ticket to the penitentiary.
Take your licks as they come. But train to be a better and well rounded fighter, defender and peacemaker.
I'm approaching 60 years old, have had multiple back, neck and arm surgeries.
I don't get around like I used to, So by your logic/rules, I am no longer allowed carry a weapon to defend myself or my family because I can no longer stand toe-to-toe with a thug and duke it out? I should just stay in my house and hide? BS!
I know (knew) how to use my hands and feet but they no longer cooperate. Uncle Sam taught me a lot of things, but he didn't teach me how to stay young.
It catches up to us all. We aren't all the same age or possess the same abilities, so put away that broad brush you're wielding.
