re: Joe Mcknight's shooter, Ronald Gasser, released from custody

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The standard for self-defense is high (and it should be) so Gasser should have made damn sure his life was in danger... sitting in your car with a piece means you better make sure you see another piece before you shoot

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No, your vehicle is considered an extension of your home. If an unarmed man was trying to enter your home, you can legally shoot him. Same thing in this case. From photos of the scene, we know:

Joe illegally parked his car in a travel lane, and left his vehicle to confront the shooter

Joe was acting aggressively, because the passenger side mirror of the shooters car was pushed in

The driver remained seated, and fired shots from within his car


. . . . So, if the driver testified that Joe tried to make a grab for the gun. Game over. No charges. He walks