In another post, a poster recounted an encounter in which a surefire type light was used in a potential defensive situation. I have a question regarding their use, but did not want to take the thread off topic.
Many of us carry flashlights as part of our EDC system for self defense. In certain situations they can be extremely useful. My question is this...
Let's say I'm pumping gas late at night, and an unruly individual starts making his way toward me to the point that it sets off all my alarms and looks confrontational. I pull out my surefire, light him up and then he produces a weapon, resulting in me pulling mine and ending the situation.
Would a reasonable jury/prosecutor see the act of "lighting him up" as an escalation of the situation? Much the same way as flipping the guy off or making comments about his mother?
I realize that you never know what amDA or jury might do. But what do you guys think?
-thanks
Many of us carry flashlights as part of our EDC system for self defense. In certain situations they can be extremely useful. My question is this...
Let's say I'm pumping gas late at night, and an unruly individual starts making his way toward me to the point that it sets off all my alarms and looks confrontational. I pull out my surefire, light him up and then he produces a weapon, resulting in me pulling mine and ending the situation.
Would a reasonable jury/prosecutor see the act of "lighting him up" as an escalation of the situation? Much the same way as flipping the guy off or making comments about his mother?
I realize that you never know what amDA or jury might do. But what do you guys think?
-thanks