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Originally Posted by Paslode
This it is where The LAW becomes a farce and why the Profession gets a bad name.
So if some clown is trying to stab me in the neck and face with a pencil, I pull out a pistol and put them down.....I could be found at fault. That's a joke!
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IME, the law is decidely not a farce. However, many folks - arm chair or otherwise may not always exercise common sense and they sometimes misapply, misunderstand and yes even abuse the law. Unfortunately, many in the personal injury field of law have never observed an injury that did not require a lawsuit. So, in some circumstances, yes, you may in fact rightfully protect your life and still face a civil law suit. That sucks but you are still alive.
Having said that, IMO, TR's well written summary captures many of the fundammental rules regarding self defense in many jurisdictions.