The reason I choose to apply for my Illinois CCL is to defend myself, my loved ones and those who cannot defend themselves. If I fear my life, then logically, those around me will be on danger as well- and likely, defenseless if I have been harmed or killed. Therefore, I will not hesitate to defend myself should I feel it necessary.
As my instructors heavily stressed, shoot to stop the threat, we never shoot to kill. I value life. All life.
Given that the danger has passed, I will use my knowledge of first aid to attempt to rescue my very attacker if I feel secure in doing so- and, if my stress induced mind is clear enough to do so.
I suggest each member here adopt the same philosophy. As my instructors said, the jury or public opinion and civil law will way much more heavily in your favor if you had no choice and then did everything in your power to prevent the death of your very attacker.
May none of us ever be confronted by the issue in practical application.
As my instructors heavily stressed, shoot to stop the threat, we never shoot to kill. I value life. All life.
Given that the danger has passed, I will use my knowledge of first aid to attempt to rescue my very attacker if I feel secure in doing so- and, if my stress induced mind is clear enough to do so.
I suggest each member here adopt the same philosophy. As my instructors said, the jury or public opinion and civil law will way much more heavily in your favor if you had no choice and then did everything in your power to prevent the death of your very attacker.
May none of us ever be confronted by the issue in practical application.