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

[HANSEL]

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?

 

[Y_lifter]

You or anyone else around that is threatened with Death
or serious injury by another can pop a cap in most states.

 

[sigweed]

if you have complete proof that it was fully i self defense, then i wouldnt see why not

 

[HANSEL]

You or anyone else around that is threatened with Death
or serious injury by another can pop a cap in most states.

Is being robbed at gunpoint enough of a threat?

 

[Y_lifter]

Originally posted by HANSEL
Is being robbed at gunpoint enough of a threat?

Ya darned tootin it is...
damn flea bittin varmits

 

[DUSTY]

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 guess anything is possible but you would have to act quick enough. what kind of gun will you be using? your 20 inch massive gunz?

 

[Y_lifter]

Honestly, unless you are related to quick draw McGraw,
you had better just hand it over.

No tellin what punky brewster would do if you start rootin through
your pockets for your piece..

Probably shoot you for what, $40 ... ?

 

[The Republican]

if you have complete proof that it was fully i self defense, then i wouldnt see why not

You dont need physical proof. The law states that as long as YOU felt that your life was in danger, you have the freedom to use any means comparable to your assailant. So, if he comes at you with his fists and you shoot him 27 times, chances are you will be in trouble. If he comes at you with a knife then feel free to shoot the guy.
Your property falls under this law as well. If someone is stealing your car or TV, you have the right to stop him any way you can, which includes shooting at him.

 

[Y_lifter]

Originally posted by The Republican
Your property falls under this law as well. If someone is stealing your car or TV, you have the right to stop him any way you can, which includes shooting at him.

Actually, in most states, property(car, money etc) is exempt from use of lethal force unless the person is also threatening you with lethal force to take it.
You cannot use lethal force to protect your property only your person or another bystander.
So if someone just takes off with your car you cannot shoot them.
If they point a weapon at you as in a car jacking, some states allow you to use lethal force to protect your life, not your car.

The only exemption to this exemption is INSIDE YOUR HOME
known as the castle doctrine in most states.

It states that you do not need to retreat but can use lethal force to protect yourself in your house.

 

[The Republican]

Actually, in most states, property(car, money etc) is exempt from use of lethal force unless the person is also threatening you with lethal force to take it.
You cannot use lethal force to protect your property only your person or another bystander.
So if someone just takes off with your car you cannot shoot them.
If they point a weapon at you as in a car jacking, some states allow you to use lethal force to protect your life, not your car.

The only exemption to this exemption is INSIDE YOUR HOME
known as the castle doctrine in most states.

It states that you do not need to retreat but can use lethal force to protect yourself in your house.

Hmm, I admit it has been a while since I studied law. I know that it used to be that way, but of course times change.