re: Florida deputy fatally shot US airman that answered the door with a gun

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That banging knock with a lack of announcement is clearly done by someone with serious intentions. That

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I agree the cops knocks were obnoxious, but that's also engrained by their job. They are used to having to knock loud.

But in that situation, I can't see, I'm not opening the door. I'm yelling out to have them announce themselves. I'm calling the police before I answer the door if I can't see anyone.

Why would you answer the door with a gun not drawn? Let's say it is a perp. Boom you are dead.