Robber killed in SC Waffle House shooting by customer

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19. While you make a valid point...

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if someone points a gun at me, I will judge my reaction on what I believe they are likely to do.

If I believe that the individual merely wants my wallet, he can have it. I can always replace my money, my driver's license and my credit cards. I may not be able to replace my health or my life.

But if I honestly feel that he intends to shoot me no matter how much I cooperate with his demands, I will take action to defend my life. That may involve attempting to disarm him if he is extremely close and it may involve using my legally concealed handgun.

I refuse to condemn the individual who had the carry permit and shot the robber as I wasn't standing in his shoes. I will point out that the majority of people who carry legally are not looking to blow some fool away. Shooting another person is the last thing I would ever want to do. If I chose to do so, I am aware that there are significant legal and psychological aftereffects that I would face. My decision to use lethal force would mean that I felt there were no other choices of action.

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