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OK, I have a question;
I would not even THINK of shooting UNLESS my life or someone I KNEW's life was in danger.
Of course, that is to be taken at face value, as I WOULD shoot if in a mall, movie theater, etc., and others were being attacked.
I have always been aware of the "Law Suit" scenario, and have felt in almost any situation, whether you are right or wrong, it's going to cost you thousands in ATTY. fees.
Would it not be better to eliminate the threat once and for all, as MOST "attackers" are NOT upstanding citizens, and eliminate the possibility of a lawsuit by a "wounded perp."
Then your "lawsuit concerns" would be narrowed down to family (which in the case of a "bad" perp would be lower), or the DA, which probably would not charge you if it was a "good" shooting.
I understand there are variables to this, but I'm talking "generally".
Congratulations. You've just handed the prosecutor pure gold. If you ever find yourself in a courtroom over a shooting, you'll probably hear your post quoted to the jury. Protection from lawsuits is neither a moral nor a legal defense for taking a life. Ever.