Originally Posted by lrrifleman

Does the jurisdiction where you are contemplating using a warning shot utilize a doctrine of equal force? In some jurisdictions, you may engage a perceived threat only with a level of force that is less than or equal to the level of force that is employed against you! In many respects, you must perceive your life to be in immanent and immediate danger in order to justify lethal force in order to neutralize a threat against yourself or another.