[papertyger]

The vast overwhelming stories show that when armed citizens pull out firearms and start shooting, the perps run away. Even when the perps are armed.

Then you shouldn't have any trouble citing sources as you should have before I had to ask.

[Lord_Calvinus]

Combat Handguns that I read every month has numerous stories regarding citizens ending a confrotation with only the threat of deadly force. Criminals are cowards that never practice.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"Then you shouldn't have any trouble citing sources as you should have before I had to ask."

I asked you to cite examples also yet you failed to provide one. However, I will be glad to provide examples of armed citizens confronting armed criminals and the perps taking off.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/05/armed_homeowner_foils_burglary.html

http://carryconcealed.net/news/DA%3A+Easton+shooting+self-defense-N427.html?pagenum=1&search=pierce

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10476929&BRD=1671&PAG=461&dept_id=17782&rfi=6

Now where are your examples of criminals accosting a citizen who brandishes a firearm and then the criminal brandishes a firearm and starts shooting at them?