Originally Posted by richardw

Great video that makes a point. However consider that as the LEO backed up the attacker did not charge the LEO until the LEO had achieved enough separation to draw and shoot. The LEO had a duty to stand and fight. I do not. I would turn and run in such a situation. If my attacker gives me the opportunity to evade, I am taking it. Unlike a LEO I have no duty to subdue or neutralize the threat. My duty is to save my life.

Th LEO was lucky because the attacker made an uncharacteristic attack. Seems to me he might have been trying for suicide by cop, and he succeeded.