Some times things aren't what they seem!

[knkali]

Cripes! That description fits about 40% of the U.S. population.

esp in the Midwest Some of the biggest dudes I have ever seen were in Nebraska. In fact, they played for Nebraska. I swear, when those dudes walked into the room, it got dark b/c the sun was blocked out.

[Bawanna]

Big ole boy ain't he. If he's a wrestling with ya me shooting him just might be a good thing, you could get hurt.

[muggsy]

I am not my brothers keeper because I don't shoot someone without knowing the facts of what I am getting into? That seems to be a reaching conclusion. I am still able to feed my brothers and sisters, clothe them, and help in other ways. I did not know that being "my brothers keeper" was limited to deadly force encounters only. Is it? As far as how I would feel about someone intervening on my behalf, I really do not know. I have not thought about it. I would feel terrible if I was wrestling with my nephew and someone mistook that as an assault and shot him. On the other hand if I were in a serious SD situation, I would feel great If someone helped me.. I hope my reply satisfies your curiosity.

Who said that you had to shoot anyone? The mere presence of a gun can prevent a crime. As an NRA member in good standing you should know that. You could hold both people at bay until the police arrived. All it take is a little intestinal fortitude and a gun. I personally would have trouble living with myself if knowing that I could have saved a life, I had done nothing. I guess were not all cut from the same cloth.

[knkali]

I guess were not all cut from the same cloth.

Agreed. We need more Muggsy's in this world fo sho.

[OldLincoln]

Doesn't apply to the posted situation, but I have a theory that if somebody wanted protection they would be carrying. Remember the "citizens" freaking out yelling for the guy to prove he's a cop? Their idea of protection would be to shake their iphone at the perp and threaten to call 911. Sorry, but I'd likely be a witness and try to describe the perp and the action. If I'm not protecting me (or family), it's not SELF defense. In this case the guy was a hired guard, ex cop, and likely felt a duty. Good for him.

[Armybrat]

Cripes! That description fits about 40% of the U.S. population.

Except for the height - 8" too tall.

Then there are the males.

[ltxi]

........... In this case the guy was a hired guard, ex cop, and likely felt a duty. Good for him.

Retired cop. Like military, I make the distinction.

[muggsy]

No one ever knows what they will do until they find themselves in the situation. I hope that each of you would do what you felt was the right thing to do. The world would be a safer place.