If someone points a gun at you....Can you KILL them?

[DcupSheepNipples]

You can kill anyone anytime if you really want to! What happens after that just depends on the interpretations of your actions or if you have "Permission!" Of couse this all depends if you get caught!

 

[nvrbuffenuff_girl]

If someone walks up to me while Im at the ATM, or in my car...and points a gun at me and makes a demand, can I legally counter him by pulling out my handgun (carried legally in AZ) and pop a 230grain slug in his head?

I don't know that this applies to AZ but in FL as long as you feel endanger of your life in a situation like this you would be right in using your handgun to shoot the person and even kill them.

 

[gtrcivic]

based on the scenario you present, yes you can use deadly force on the perp..... for VA, the 3 questions that give you the right to use deadly force taught in an NRA handgun safety class for concealed carry .
1. Is your life in jeopardy or someone else's life in jeopardy of bodily harm /imminent danger (i'm about to be robbed, fear for my life)

2. Does the perp have the ability to do harm to you that may result in grave bodily injury/death (seeing the perp has a gun and using it to commit a felony against me that may result in death/injury)

3. Does the perp have the means to do harm to you that may result in grave bodily injury/death (perp has a gun and plans to use it on me)

If yes to all three, then you can use deadly force.

Of course there are repurcussions... possible civil suit, court/attorney fees... whatever you do... only statement that should be made when the police arrive is " i would like to cooperate, but i can't make a statement until i speak to my attorney" Let the police talk to the witnessess if any about what happened. This will help back up your statement when you do give it. This protects you from any statement you give that you may need to recant later. Your adrenalin is still pumping after the shooting that you may miss important pertinent information that may exonerate you .

 

[Outtlaw]

All I know is if someone ever points a gun at me, they better be sure they kill me. Cause I damn sure will be comming back to get them, and by that time they would have wished they did.

 

[ariolanine]

Ask yourself this:

Would a jury made up of people from the immediate area find me not guilty?

 

[Y_lifter]

Just so that you know...

Killing a human being is not something one wants to live with.
Regardless of the circumstances.

 

[The Republican]

Just so that you know...

Killing a human being is not something one wants to live with.
Regardless of the circumstances.

So true. Fortunately most people wont know what it is like.

 

[Y_lifter]

Originally posted by The Republican
So true. Fortunately most people wont know what it is like.

Yea, you hear a lot of people talking about bustin a cap and all
but it's not as easy when it comes down to living with the aftermath regardless of it being right or justified...

 

[HANSEL]

Yea, you hear a lot of people talking about bustin a cap and all
but it's not as easy when it comes down to living with the aftermath regardless of it being right or justified...

Speculate all you want

 

[bwood]

Ask yourself this:

Would a jury made up of people from the immediate area find me not guilty?

excellent point...