If you survived the gun battle, you still have to survive the potential criminal and civil battle that may follow.

If you use deadly force, your conduct will be measured by a "reasonable person" standard. If the legal system determines that a reasonable person would have a fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm under the circumstances that existed at the time, then you were legally justified in using deadly force.

NEVER, EVER say you shot to kill. If you were forced to use justified deadly force against another, you would be well advised to speak to your attorney before you make any statement.

When you do speak, I hope: You shot because you were in fear of imminent death or great bodily harm, and that your intention was to stop the felonious, life-threatening actions of your attacker.