DDGator
Member
The other scenario in this thread got me thinking about another situation I have pondered...
You are robbed at gunpoint. The attacker demands your wallet or he will shoot. As you reach back, you clearly have the option of pulling your wallet or your (.38 or larger) legally concealed and carried weapon that is IWB at 5:00.
Legally, assuming these facts, you have a right to use deadly force. Anyone in the situation would fear for their life.
My question is -- tactically -- what do you do? What factors do you take into consideration? Manerisms of the perp? His gun v. your gun? Other perps? Other victims likely to get hurt?
Statistically -- are you still likely to get shot if you comply and hand over the wallet?
I have already decided that I am never becoming a willing hostage because I fear the odds are against a happy ending. But what about the quick robbery on the street?
DDGator
TFL Alumnus
You are robbed at gunpoint. The attacker demands your wallet or he will shoot. As you reach back, you clearly have the option of pulling your wallet or your (.38 or larger) legally concealed and carried weapon that is IWB at 5:00.
Legally, assuming these facts, you have a right to use deadly force. Anyone in the situation would fear for their life.
My question is -- tactically -- what do you do? What factors do you take into consideration? Manerisms of the perp? His gun v. your gun? Other perps? Other victims likely to get hurt?
Statistically -- are you still likely to get shot if you comply and hand over the wallet?
I have already decided that I am never becoming a willing hostage because I fear the odds are against a happy ending. But what about the quick robbery on the street?
DDGator
TFL Alumnus