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Originally Posted by bigggbbruce
In the private sector it could be considered murder because you could flee instead of engaging.
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Why? Is 25 yards too far for a knife-wielding attacker to run me down and cut my head off? Is it too far for an unlucky hit from a murderous gunman?
25 yards only sounds far away. In reality, that distance can be covered in seconds. If it takes longer than that to secure escape--yes, I'm better off using deadly force, and I can clearly articulate why applying that force at 25 yards is a more sound, reasonable, and justifiable decision than turning my back on an imminent threat.
Watch the video and see how "far" that shot really is. People routinely underestimate distances outdoors.