This sounds a bit like an “anti-robbery”, I guess, coining a new term for it. And it is not uncommon.
You get the drop on an armed robber, who for whatever reason decides to surrender, so you order him to drop his gun *and* his wallet and skedaddle. Not a bad technique, really, if you just cleaned your carpet.
Importantly, the big issue is your judgment call as to why you did not decrement society of an armed robber who will live to perhaps rob again, when you had the chance. Perhaps they look young, or particularly pitiful, or you are prone to guilt or religion, or there are young children about.
There’s always the risk with stand your ground laws.
Here in the People’s republic of NY, you’re really better off NOT shooting for the grief it’ll cause you.
Even if you are being attacked, you are expected to retreat.
There was an incident in a community nearby where the attacker was on drugs, had a violent history, and was actively attacking, and there was concern that the homeowners who defended themselves could be arrested and charged for not trying more.
Pinging a couple other FReepers who may remember this incident. It happened in the Phoenix area, near the Oswego River, IIRC.
Maybe he should think about moving to a safer city, town or village. It might be worth it as he grows older.