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How many here can honestly say, they do not think of any legal ramifications if involved in a shoot? I sure do.
From this comes the possibility as I see it - to vacillate maybe too long in a ''situation'' ..... that extra bit of thought as to ''is this worth it'' ..... unless of course said ''situation'' is blatantly cut'n'dried - no messing ... shoot first to be able to live. I am thinking slightly more marginal situations.
Other side of coin - is the decision-making time that one would like (improbable luxury for most part) ....... enough to make the decision the right one anyways?? There are many scenarios where we might decide to not shoot - and should have done. The opposite also applies ... we shoot and realize it could have been avoided. 20/20 hindsight would often be the only real leveller.
No one in the end knows how anything will go down but - this potential for hesitation has always bothered me - I sure as heck am not keen to over -react and shoot, if it is avoidable - the sequele are far from desirable. ( I am leaving out here the 100% ''gotta shoot'' episode - if the gun is coming on you then you have to respond ... maybe that is the easiest to deal with from decision making POV.)
I apologize - I am writing thoughts - structure not planned - but maybe you get my drift? React too quick at times --> deep dodo ...... hesitate just that fraction too long --> deep dodo. Rock and hard place!!
What are your ideas folks - does this give you pause for thought?
From this comes the possibility as I see it - to vacillate maybe too long in a ''situation'' ..... that extra bit of thought as to ''is this worth it'' ..... unless of course said ''situation'' is blatantly cut'n'dried - no messing ... shoot first to be able to live. I am thinking slightly more marginal situations.
Other side of coin - is the decision-making time that one would like (improbable luxury for most part) ....... enough to make the decision the right one anyways?? There are many scenarios where we might decide to not shoot - and should have done. The opposite also applies ... we shoot and realize it could have been avoided. 20/20 hindsight would often be the only real leveller.
No one in the end knows how anything will go down but - this potential for hesitation has always bothered me - I sure as heck am not keen to over -react and shoot, if it is avoidable - the sequele are far from desirable. ( I am leaving out here the 100% ''gotta shoot'' episode - if the gun is coming on you then you have to respond ... maybe that is the easiest to deal with from decision making POV.)
I apologize - I am writing thoughts - structure not planned - but maybe you get my drift? React too quick at times --> deep dodo ...... hesitate just that fraction too long --> deep dodo. Rock and hard place!!
What are your ideas folks - does this give you pause for thought?