One of the benefits of being over 50 is that I can now claim self defense in many cases where the perps are “unarmed youths.”
I have no obligation to go MMA against “unarmed” thugs, going to the ground to have my brains kicked in.
After a warning about keeping distance, the blaster will come out.
Blows to the head only matter if it fits some lefty sociopolitical agenda...like in football.
I carry a gun because I have no obligation to take a beating.
Plus the perp can then take the cop’s gun and then the cop’s life is in danger.
The cop acted properly by eliminating the danger to his life.
I think the government should come down like a ton of bricks on the recent trend to kick people when they are down.
I think this should be prosecuted 100% of the time as attempted murder!
Someone needs to tell Mrs. Ray Rice
A man half the size of the black cop attacker with a single blow to the head can cause a serious concussion.
One the size of the new black hero, the Thug Brown, could easily cause a concussion with a single blow to the head.
Look at how serious the NFL and MLB consider any possible concussion and how long a player has to be out of action after a concussion is diagnosed.
Of course reality is not possible with those who worship the Ferguson thug.
Massad Ayoob addresses this on Armed American Radio.
I, too, do not concede to reacting to caveman/ape attacks like a caveman or ape. I have a brain highly evolved from the simple ape. Ape-like ego is not a factor. If retreat is no option, my first weapon is my brain.
This is why knowing your State’s laws is key.
Brandishing in defense should never be illegal. Brandishing is simply showing the weapon. If the opportunity presents, show the weapon. Just don’t point it, know for sure that it’s ready to fire and be prepared to follow through.
An attacker still keen on advancing, unarmed or otherwise, upon one armed with a gun is a deadly threat. Means, opportunity & intent. Most perps will turn & run. Those that don’t:
Justified.
(and zip your lips)