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<blockquote data-quote="henschman" data-source="post: 2607048" data-attributes="member: 4235"><p>Man... if it came to you thinking he was actually going to swamp you, it would be a tough call in that situation whether you and your gal are safer taking your chances in the water, or taking your chances on gunplay. Seems like in the water, there are all kinds of things that could go wrong... not the least of which being that you might get run over by the drunk. Plenty that could go wrong with going guns out too... them being armed, hitting the driver and causing him to ram you directly, etc... and of course the whole legal issue that is sure to follow. Tough to weigh all that in the moment. If I were on the jury I would sure vote to acquit you if you chose to shoot, and if I were the DA I wouldn't file charges. </p><p></p><p>I suppose another option would be to make for the shore... sounds like you were pretty close already. He can't circle you or swamp you if you're pulled up on the beach. The worst they could do is come ashore themselves, in which case it would be a much more straightforward self defense situation for you if they tried to assault any of you. That's not an option if you're by a rocky or dangerous shore though.</p><p></p><p>Getting the light on them, getting their number, getting it on video, and calling 911 are all good ideas as well. Having one of your party call the cops right away would be prudent from a legal standpoint if you think self defense is actually likely to become an option... obviously the cops are minutes away when seconds count, but having a 911 call record of the situation plus video and eyewitness testimony would definitely be a good thing legally speaking. Also there is a deterrent factor when they see you on the phone, especially if they know you have their boat number. </p><p></p><p>Glad to hear you and your gal are safe... your boat and generators too! <img src="/images/smilies/wink2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink2:" title="Wink2 :wink2:" data-shortname=":wink2:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="henschman, post: 2607048, member: 4235"] Man... if it came to you thinking he was actually going to swamp you, it would be a tough call in that situation whether you and your gal are safer taking your chances in the water, or taking your chances on gunplay. Seems like in the water, there are all kinds of things that could go wrong... not the least of which being that you might get run over by the drunk. Plenty that could go wrong with going guns out too... them being armed, hitting the driver and causing him to ram you directly, etc... and of course the whole legal issue that is sure to follow. Tough to weigh all that in the moment. If I were on the jury I would sure vote to acquit you if you chose to shoot, and if I were the DA I wouldn't file charges. I suppose another option would be to make for the shore... sounds like you were pretty close already. He can't circle you or swamp you if you're pulled up on the beach. The worst they could do is come ashore themselves, in which case it would be a much more straightforward self defense situation for you if they tried to assault any of you. That's not an option if you're by a rocky or dangerous shore though. Getting the light on them, getting their number, getting it on video, and calling 911 are all good ideas as well. Having one of your party call the cops right away would be prudent from a legal standpoint if you think self defense is actually likely to become an option... obviously the cops are minutes away when seconds count, but having a 911 call record of the situation plus video and eyewitness testimony would definitely be a good thing legally speaking. Also there is a deterrent factor when they see you on the phone, especially if they know you have their boat number. Glad to hear you and your gal are safe... your boat and generators too! :wink2: [/QUOTE]
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