Thread: Use of Force
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Old 07-26-2004, 20:31   #3
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Originally posted by The Reaper
You want to touch on the exception (if you have one) for them trying to physically acquire your deadly force device, i.e., take your weapon?

I believe that if you are both struggling for the weapon, you may escalate to deadly force immediately as a means of last resort.

TR
Absolutely correct Sir!

One more thing I would like to add.

You do not have to go step by step through the use of force continuum.

I.E. You maybe walking down the street one second to shooting someone the next second and skipping everything in the middle.

OR

Walking down the street one second to monkey stomping someone the next.
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