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re: Can I shoot an armed gunman in the back as he's running away?
Posted on 11/24/16 at 6:12 am to Tarik One
Posted on 11/24/16 at 6:12 am to Tarik One
This topic seems to pop up several times a year. Dumb shits come in and say it's not legal, when in fact it is. And deserved too. A criminal's life means nothing, especially when they threaten your life.
This post was edited on 11/24/16 at 6:16 am
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Posted on 11/24/16 at 6:17 am to Tarik One
You can, but your probably shouldn't unless he turns back to you.
Posted on 11/24/16 at 6:24 am to kywildcatfanone
Texas - Yes. If he's armed he's still considered a threat as far as a bullet can travel. So he can be across the parking lot and still considered to be life threatening as he can turn back around and shoot you. So it's legal, but you'll probably have a slew of lawsuits to defend.
Posted on 11/24/16 at 6:34 am to WhiskeyDick
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If he's armed
This part is wrong. He does not have to be armed in texas.
Posted on 11/24/16 at 7:11 am to Tarik One
Posted on 11/24/16 at 7:56 am to Clockwatcher68
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A lot of folks who posted snarky comments in this thread would have an uphill battle with a DA even if they were ever involved in a justified self-defense shooting. They will read EVERYthing you have put out on the internet.
Can you Connect the dots for me on that?
How would Internet postings have any relevance to the scenario? It's not like there's any element of premeditation involved.
Posted on 11/24/16 at 8:02 am to Tarik One
There was a case in Texas where a perp stole a tip jar from a food truck and was shot and killed as he fled. Shooter was let off without being convicted.
This post was edited on 11/24/16 at 8:09 am
Posted on 11/24/16 at 8:08 am to nerd guy
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This topic seems to pop up several times a year. Dumb shits come in and say it's not legal, when in fact it is. And deserved too. A criminal's life means nothing, especially when they threaten your life.
Speaking of dumbshits, your statement that it's legal is largely dependent on the state.
Posted on 11/24/16 at 8:08 am to slackster
Wasn't there a story on here in Lafayette where the homeowner shot out the back window of the fleeing burglars. I thought he was charged and convicted but I can't remember
Posted on 11/24/16 at 8:11 am to Tarik One
If the perp is running away while firing at you then I would blast away. Worth googling to review opinions across LEA jurisdictions..... 
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