Owning a gun is not just a right; there are responsibilities that go along with it

[sarisataka]

22. Where did I ever indicate killing is the goal?

The goal is to stop a person. If a punch or kick works, great. maybe pepper spray will do the trick. A sturdy pen can be used to deliver painful jabs. A bullet into the core of the human body can cause enough shock to immediately render a person incapable of physical action.

All of these actions have the potential to be fatal. A punch to the throat, allergic reaction to pepper spray, a pen penetrating a kidney or other vital organ, a bullet striking an artery or vital organ. Some are obviously more likely than others.

It is all about THEM. The attacker's decision, their actions. Yes, at that point there is no time to consider why a person has chosen to victimize another human being. The choices are few, fight, flight, freeze, submit or posture. All are reactive. Two put you at the mercy of the attacker, one is a bluff, one is a passive defense, one is an active defense; none are guarantied to be successful.