You need to do some reading on self defense shooting law.
Baloney. What is a life threatening situation if not being assaulted and battered by a gang of criminals?
Seriously, what does it have to be? Near death? Almost near death?
The obituaries are filled with the names of the victims from such criminal activity.
Personally, there would be a lot of people shot if a criminal gang attacked me and I would not hesitate for one millisecond.
It’s not what you or I think, it’s what a prosecutor can convince a jury. I suggest you educate yourself on this topic.