So...My theory is this...it is better to make a decision and do something than be a helpless bystander...that decision may be wrong, it may be right, but at least you MAKE A FUCKING DECISION...if you are not armed, you have no opportunity to even make the decision...I think the whole point of the argument is whether you are willing to protect yourself, your family, and the community at large...If I perceive one of my fellow citizens to be in danger and my inaction will place them in further danger I will act to defend that person...and I am willing to accept the consequences...
Now, on to this bullshit hypothetical (why any sane person would ever willingly blunder into answering a hypothetical is beyod me) you have yet to offer all of the variables...Why would
I believe this person is a "gangbanger/ambusher"/ you have already taken that variable out of the discussion. How is said person dressed? Are there other cop cars? What is he carrying? What is an "ambush" position?
If I walk up and see a guy dressed like :
I may have to question his motives...
But if I see a Black Crown Vic. with a guy by it dressed like:
I might take a second look before pulling the trigger...
Wink, it is people with your mindset that leads to the inaction of normally responsible citizens in this country. You are more worried about lawsuits, technicalities, and the second guessing than just fucking doing
SOMETHING...
So to wade into this hypothetical..I "
believe he is an accomplice of the shooter or maybe just an opportunistic gang banger and he is going to shoot the Deputy while distracted by the threat in his 12 o'clock"
and I have the means to stop him? Goddamn right I will stop him...I think the ideas of several others here are valid...Maintain weapon control (aim at dude in bush)... analyze the situation ("Drop it")...take the proper action (either start raining hot lead down on ambush guy, or start raining hot lead down on trailer with bad dude in side) and deal with the consequences of my actions later.
I never aim at someone I don't fully intend to shoot...the same applies here.
Pickle
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damn computer held the post...I wrote it back around 1700 and just sent it now...)