common sense should ALWAYS pervail in a situation like this..
I understand and appreciate that this scumbag deserves a beating or worse. If it were my X he was doing this to, it would intensify my feelings that much more..
REALITY CHECK:
if anyone on this forum has a CCW, you were required to complete a safety and awareness class where they specifically teach you that use of deadly force is only a last resort when the following conditions are met.
"imminent jeopardy" defined as immediate risk of death or grave bodily injury to your person or immediate company..
all options must be exhausted including escaping like the motorist in the video was trying to do and eventually succeeded at and combat using equal force.
it is NEVER justified to use deadly force or brandish a firearm to protect personal property except in your home where the intruder has a weapon.
this scenario is a tough call.. the perp was armed with a crowbar but at the same time was only causing damage to the vehicle.. he never attempted to attack the driver... if it were me, I would've attempt to escape like the motorist did initially.. after the first 2 attempts or so, I would've exited the car and quickly backed away from him all the while informing him in a very loud and clear voice that I had a firearm and would use it if he approached me..
If my family or any child was in the car.. I would've immediately exited the vehicle and pointed my gun at him with the full intent of shooting him...
As a CCW carrier in Nevada, I take a quick minute and pray to god that I will not have to draw or use my weapon and to give me the courage to do it right if needed as I put it in my holster...
Ultimately, a car is just that and can be fixed or replaced... knowing that you took someone's life is something that you will have to deal with for as long as you live.... In the end, you will come to the realization that you shot this man for a "car".. not something that I would ever want to deal with.
Be safe everyone...
