Can You Shoot Someone Who Punches You In the Face?

[@USCCAOfficial]

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[@KevinBerowski]

Getting punched in the face is a deadly threat IMO , Ive seen people get KO’d lose consciousness instantly and fall down and crack their head open … I personally would try to warn them not to punch me again or they will get shot. Im 55 with a heart condition , Im not fighting anyone and Im not running anywhere.

[@ld8151]

I agree with you. I've even seen someone get KO from a slap.

[@Dre.Tv815]

I can’t even blame you

[@kennethbaker5223]

A punch in the face wouldn't be seen in court as justification for deadly force. It's just absurd.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

@@kennethbaker5223 that should depend on the individual, I'm too old to take a beating, I will shoot if possible

[@jolo4036]

@@kennethbaker5223 It "depends"

[@floydbraido2426]

I'm a disabled senior citizen in a power chair. There is no retreat for me, nor can I defend myself without a gun. NOW WHAT.

[@kennethbaker5223]

Obviously, "disparity of force" would come into play, and you would be in the clear.

[@P.HATHCOX]

I have to ask a similar question in my case. I'm not a senior citizen yet but I'm not a young man anymore either. I'm paraplegic but I use a manual chair and have decent strength in my upper body. But at this point a retreat would be slower than someone who could run after me. I try not to get into bad situations/areas in the first place but sometimes you don't know where and when an incident will occur.

[@greenburg2276]

Go antagonize a black guy then do what u clearly want to

[@sluggonotnancy6178]

@floydbraido2426....carry two.

[@sardonic_smile_8752]

If a person physically assaults you, then it is unfortunate that you must monitor and meter your own defense in order to protect *their* "rights". Again this is where "reasonable" and "totality of circumstances" are used as a weasel words; a mechanism to assign liability.

[@sardonic_smile_8752]

@@greenburg2276 I m afraid the only thing left is for the government to collapse; which is coming. When the government cannot afford to pay the police, they will walk off the job. Then crime will spike. As that happens, be prepared to defend yourself. These criminals will not have the system to protect them.

[@sluggonotnancy6178]

@sardonic_smile_8752...."Weasel words"?....did Alan Dershowitz say that? lol

[@theradius7899]

Plenty of cases where a punch killed someone. Even if it’s just a knockout, there’s no telling how far someone will go beating your unconscious body. It can most definitely be deadly force.

[@lyfandeth]

From a retinal surgeon: This can cause a detached retina and permanent blindness, when there are various retinal problems. I would say permanent blindness constitutes great bodily harm.

[@Bulldog75stp]

I use the rule, if I have time to ask myself, "should I shoot"....then don't shoot. Because that's not imminent danger.

[@bentonhousand4187]

This scenario is exactly why I carry a less lethal tools.

[@davep4610]

To me, this is a violent attack. This is why I carry a gun. I do sometimes carry pepper spray, either in addition or instead of a gun depending on where I'm going, but hopefully would have the gun if somebody physically attacks me.

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Dave P fight like a man.

[@jimstaszko1675]

Even if you are in a stand your ground state, your lawyer will thank you for every step you take backwards. It'll show a reluctance to use legal force.

[@HarryPost-o9c]

I will remember that when I trip going backwards and my attacker is on me.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

You were carrying a gun, the attacker wanted to knock you out, and he would have searched me, found my gun, and killed me. And/or others. Start shooting from the knees up until the attacker stops attacking. Oh, does he draw a gun thru all this?

[@Enjoyer.762]

huh?

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

@@Enjoyer.762 If someone punches you in the face they are trying to maim/knock you out. If you are carrying and they start robbing you while you are out, they will get your gun. How's that, do you understand now?

[@Enjoyer.762]

@@theplinkerslodge6361 Why are you letting them get that close in the first place?

[@Alexander-zt9kz]

@@Enjoyer.762because the law says you cannot defend yourself with a firearm until your life is in imminent deadly threat, yet imminent deadly threat may occur after you are knocked out

[@AKULA689]

I like these short videos, as I go about my daily activities I find myself evaluating situations around me! I see some thing and ask myself what's reasonable here how far is to far! In the world we now live in what was normal years ago is not normal/reasonable now. Because of my occupation most times duty to retreat is not an option how ever when I'm not working I ask myself what would be the best thing I could do before avoiding/leaving a situation so it doesn't become a "I could have done some thing!" situation. In the last 2 years of watching this channel and a few others I see a world very different than what I used to see in the past! And I openly admit it scares the crap out of me!!

[@keithmalmberg8395]

I really like the fact you talk about the law as written, then add the "should you" point. On a nother channel they will even break that down to the "must you" option. If you only use a firearm in the "must you" stage then it answers the can you and should you arguments.

[@Re1ardedHoon]

If a punch is potentially deadly then it can be reasonable to fear great bodily harm or death. People have died from a single punch.

[@djboomizbad]

Thank you👍👍👍👍 so we are supposed to wait get punched see what happens

[@kennethbaker5223]

Do what you have to do, but you will most likely have problems in court.

[@alexandergriggs9934]

The defense lawyer could call an expert

[@kenpryor4440]

My back is fused if someone hits me or tries to attack me i will defend myself if they grab me and twist me the wrong way im in a wheelchair the rest of my life so dam right im going to defend myself

[@davep4610]

Love your videos, but you missed a huge part of this scenario. If somebody punches me in the face, then it seems like one of two things is likely to happen next: either they take the one hit and run away, or that punch is the beginning of them trying to really hurt me. If that punch is clearly the start of that person trying to "beat me up" then yes I will shoot if I can. But at that point he (or she, to be fair) is probably all over me and I'm 30 seconds too late to pull out my gun -- which means if that person is serious about attacking me he might discover my gun and go for it. At age 62 if I sense an attack about to happen, and I'm carrying, I'm probably going to pull my gun out, pointing at the ground, and will be yelling at that person to go away.

[@lonniebeal6032]

A gun lawyer says just pulling a gun is the same as shooting them and them living. Seems none of these law makers had someone pummel them.

[@evyl0076]

Thank you for clarifying reasonable threat of imminent death OR grievous bodily harm. However, as bad as it may sound, any physical attack on me WHILE i am carrying is going to raise the threat level - how do we know of the attacker is going to stop after 1 punch? In my mind, if an attacker punches me - his/her actions against me dictates that they are NOT going to stop with one punch. I have NEVER seen an attacker stop with just 1 punch. It has always been multiple, and if they get you on the ground it then becomes a stomping contest. so can you shoot an attacker who punches you in the face? sure. just articulate that you were not ohysically able to stop am attack that could have put you in the emergency room or morgue. you DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW! when you come from the angle that ONLY the attacker(s) know what he/she/they are going to do and what the end goal is, then you have to make a snap decision. that decision will not be hollywood perfect. you CANNOT read minds and very few people read body language well! if a woman gets punched in the face by a male attacker, use YOUR imagination as to WHY that male attacker hit her.....it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

[@CHEECHMUN]

AGREED!!!

[@daffidavit]

You are lucky you don't live in New Jersey. First, if you had a gun on you and you used it to defend yourself, you would be charged with carrying a handgun without a license. Only cops and special security people in N.J. get to carry handguns (not including the criminals who always carry). And God forbid if you use a hollow point to defend yourself, you will go to jail for years. In New Jersey, its illegal to carry an empty hollow point as jewelry around your neck. In N.J. if you have a self-defense handgun, you must keep it at home, unless you are going to a state approved target range. Then, you must carry the handgun, locked in a box in a separate location from the bullets, which must be kept in a different compartment from the handgun. And, by they way, you must transport directly from your home to the shooting range. Do not stop for gas or to take a leak, or you will be violating the law. How do I know this? I lived in New Jersey all my life and recently moved to Texas where I earned my LTC. Don't get me wrong, the entire Northeastern part of our nation has beautiful geography. I fly small airplanes and I've flown them many times from New Jersey to Martha's Vinyard and to Nantauket back to Block Island and so forth. I love the Northeast, it's beautiful with its changes in seasons. But I distain the political situation and those in office. I see them as un-Americans who are pro-abortion people who care more about themselves than the lives of our little ones. OK, don't get me started. As an American citizen, I'm asserting my 1st amendment rights to say what I feel. Thanks to all of you who have cared to read this.

[@catwoman2596]

@@daffidavit glad you moved away. I just hope others who flee but got what they voted for don't vote the same and ruin where they moved to.

[@michaelcrowley1172]

@@daffidavit born in 1959,Camden,N.J.,great childhood in Ashland, N.J,Camden County,hunting,fishing, dirt bikes,oh yeah ,called Voorhees TWP. now. Things changed ,no longer rural, moved to poconos as a young man,everyone thought I was crazy, best move I ever made,until I retired in rural eastern CAROLINA. Watching deer in the field,mules/horses in the corral across the road as I write thiss.GOD BLESS,forgot, have a S&W,model66 on my hip,carry 7/24.rotation with options..........

[@robertwadas]

Will Smith

[@PointWithin]

I’m in Texas and keep a impact weapon(that’s legal) to use in situations where less than lethal force would be reasonable

[@lofton9959]

Like what, if I may ask?

[@screwmysisterleon]

I'd also like to know what you carry. I could only image a baseball bat or 2x4 being effective, but those are too long.

[@lofton9959]

@@screwmysisterleon I’ve got buddies who carry night sticks or flashlights with metal points at the end. Flashlights are very underrated tools

[@daffidavit]

@@lofton9959 I was told years ago by a New Jersey cop (a friend) to keep a large long flashlight in the back seat. Back in the day, the flash lights required at least four size D batteries in a long metal handle with a large solid head. Nobody could argue that you were carrying a concealed weapon in your back seat. The New Jersey Cops were reasonable back in the day. I'm not so sure what they are being taught today, but under Gov. Murphy, it can't be in favor of the victim. IMHO of course under the 1st amendment.

[@durtydan420]

@@screwmysisterleon in texas you can carry brass knuckles, bat, baton, studded or spiked bat or baton. Defensive spikes, etc.

[@micahdeese7234]

What about verbal death threat with my child next to me and fella closing the gap?

[@lcee6592]

POP!!! POP!!! Call 911 Kids lives: priceless

[@jacobgosch4205]

I was in a severe motorcycle wreck years ago. Broke my neck and back. I'm in a wheelchair and sometimes able to use a walker. A hard hit to the face, neck, head or back could kill me. Wonder what my best choice could be..

[@k1mgy]

I'd very much like Tom to comment on how, in this day and age, one can find a jury who will be able to discern what is "reasonable". Given the cluelessness of the (very) general public, I'm betting it's a huge challenge.

[@davep4610]

Excellent point.

[@ryankasik7911]

bruh juries are full of snobby holier than thou morons most of the time society has gotten worse the more legality u have

[@johncox2865]

This is rapidly becoming my favorite channel.

[@barelyfree9427]

Any time I hear about "reasonable person", I think about the fact that most of the US population isn't remotely reasonable anymore... just saying.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

There have been a lot of smash and grabs in ca. I’m curious what Tom thinks of a smash and grab scenario where masked bandits flood into a store with crow bars and such.

[@deebee4575]

In Florida, the owner of a business being looted can use deadly force, thanks to the new Anti-Riot law.

[@Dre.Tv815]

Crow bars to smash the glass obviously. Of course if they are running towards you then you have to do what you have to do.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

@@Dre.Tv815 fair. But would be cool if he did a frame by frame breakdown of some cctv footage to see at what point the determination of “it’s to break glass” becomes, “he’s threatening me”. Also, some stores only have one entrance/exit so wondering how that would factor in. Seems like an interesting topic with a lot of possible answers

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

@@deebee4575 best-governed state

[@nate2838]

@@lexus_offroad_adventures That would be a good one. If you're not familiar with the Active Self Protection channel, check it out. They break down video footage of attacks, and discuss them.

[@charlesoliviersdufaux6943]

Hey and I had an argument whit a family member about using a gun for defending my self he tell me that if I conceal carry I'm a target of choice and the his Martial Arts teacher Tells him that he wold rather Bing attacked by a gun man that a knife man that he only needs to run towards the gun man in zig zag to avoid the bullet and disarming the attacker I wold love to see this technique in practice on the range with Airsoft gun I would show the video to that family member and Show him the truth about gun defense and It would love you to say clearly that you are a police officer and it not a good idea to have 100% confident in police to protect your self Sorry for my bad English I'm from Québec Canada where wee speak French

[@pauliexcluded1]

90% of the time, if someone punched you in the face, you kinda had it coming. Violent criminals do not just randomly walk up and punch people in the face. Odds are you had a lot of missed opportunities to deescalate or disengage. Counter point, that Chipotle couple, but they didn’t actually shoot anyone.

[@Jdcakamatsu9]

I work on the neuro unit in a large hospital and at any given time, there are a handful of people there from ground level falls who are now in a vegetative state from hitting their heads. Am I supposed to let somebody hit me and potentially put me in a nursing home for the rest of my life and just not retaliate?! I’m a 5’8” 150 lb 60 year old man who would probably not recover well from getting hit at least once. I feel there should be a law that protects me from avoiding being put in a nursing home for life.

[@Trashman702]

Damn lawyers always giving convuluded answers

[@georgesebastian6306]

Thanks for the inciteful discussions on the use of deadly force. You motivated me to do some research on the "He needed killing" jury instruction.

[@BW-zb2pd]

Kinda tired of hearing that I have to think and act / react at a higher plane than the pos who threw the punch.

[@mroverdose14]

It really depends. If they punch you and you aren't truly fazed and it's 1v1 try to retreat no matter the stand your ground law (in Florida). If you are followed and attacked again you are probably good cause you tried to leave the threat and you have already been attacked so the intent has been declared. If you are than followed and attacked again it's reasonable you would think that's your only option left. Remember you use it to save saves and yours in this situation cause a punch can kill and if you are knocked out in this fight what would happen to you while on the ground? Try to retreat always if you feel that you can defend with the same amount of force first (very dangerous) which I have done successfully before but you might lose or get disarmed which in my gained wisdom isn't worth risking. Retreat first please

[@ryankasik7911]

this is why the law sucks because if someone assaults you first you should be allowed to use all the means necessary to stop them from doing it again lol

[@USCCAOfficial]

What would you do in this scenario?

[@joeveteran1776]

I don't know, no one has ever really gotten a shot at my face. Learned at an early age to protect myself.

[@rhondadenton476]

If someone was getting angry at me and was about to hit me in the face I would first put my hands out and yell back off If the attacker did not listen to what I'm saying and came after me I would pepper spray him call 911 and explain what happened and then call uscca

[@duke88nuke]

Ask them nicely to stop and to not do it again while I leave the area.

[@isabelleniemirow9484]

If someone behaves in a terroristic manor, you should have that right

[@LibertyFromLead]

Im from a stand your ground/castle doctrine state in Alabama. For me it depends on scenario and how happened. It wouldn't just be for a single punch, it would have to be a scenario where there would be more likely coming behind it. That would have to be an unhinged person that's unreasonable or someone robbing me. I don't put myself in "fights" or potential fights for the he'll of it. I don't go around obvious sketchy immediate situations or throw the first punch for reasons other than defense. Anything can happen though with someone who may be drunk or aggressive and looking for a fight or misunderstandings or on dope. It can happen anywhere obviously as we've all seen. Im not normally "tried" as I'm decent sized 6'5 and 320lbs and decent shape. But sometimes those folks mentioned look for guys like me to "try" for no reason but mostly in scenarios mentioned. I was tried when younger as kid and also as a teenager and didn't go well for them, but that was then and I also didn't carry then of course. Really depends on situation of what came after or attempted next. I also have some serious health issues now that's gotten worse and others that's develooed that is not always noticeable to folks off the bat. So I'm not really up to fighting for no reason or proving anything like teenagers. Im 37 and my character has always been I try to be nice and calm but also not gonna let someone just keep beating on me either. If I can I will definitely escalate and leave if possible especially if only a punch or slap. Im not taking a life or losing my freedom to show I didn't "take it" from somebody. If I'm kept from leaving or continuously assaulted, that may change quick. I pray that never happens. Im prepared if does. I will say that ever since I've been carrying, I've noticed I'm more cautious and even more willing to defend escalate and just leave. I think of different things of how areas and places are before I go. Im even more responsible but that's good. Appreciate the videos. Sorry this got long lol. 🐍🇺🇸

[@ROAC35]

1 punch from multable attackers = bullet!

[@jamesreese8196]

one punch can kill a person so thats a hard situation

[@pcrealty]

Also must be necessary to use serious or deadly physical force, for example the perpetrator refuses to stop and same is throwing violent punches, continuously like a powerful "sucker punch" and the perpetrator is going for your gun, it becomes reasonable and necessary to use serious or deadly physical force to stop the threat. Remembering that once the threat is stopped, additionally use or serious or deadly physical force becomes unjustified. A judge or jury can view your first or second shot as justifiable self-defense, but the third or more shots as unreasonable and not necessary resulting to unjustifiable self-defense: jail time.

[@OTRTrader]

I have been tested twice for MS because of the many symptoms I have (it's incredibly difficult to diagnose MS) and have had at least two concussions from work injuries over my life. Unfortunately I'm one of those who cannot swing and move like MT. That stated, do I have to tell the attacker all this crap while I'm backing away? I don't go around looking for trouble.

[@krijadtes]

People have been charged with manslaughter or attempt... As a result of ONE punch.

[@tysonfromm5397]

I would draw and tell them to leave or that I am leaving. If they choose to keep coming at me, then i would shoot.

[@gw6496]

I'm a elderly person,so I think I can! Kevin said I can😉

[@bowtieguy85]

I'd be begging for mercy long before anyone thought to punch me in the face.

[@DarthVader-rd5qh]

If I was just walking minding my own business and some guy threatens to kill me then hits me in the face you best believe the person will face the ground temp challenge

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Cancel the death threat and he just punches you you going to prison after temperature check lol

[@scottlawrence8157]

I don't know about the rest of you, but if someone socks me, I'm going to pull an evil condescending Jim Carrey laugh.

[@djboomizbad]

I’m not waiting to get punched fall and crack my head open. Don’t approach me after I warn you..

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Lol

[@limemason]

It's terrifying how the vast majority of people don't consider a punch to be deadly force. Perhaps they need a demonstration?

[@welpbuddy4417]

100% can be fatal!

[@beeamerica5024]

I have been told as a senior citizen in the state of Georgia that I can defend myself with deadly force because I am a senior citizen

[@lcee6592]

If two or more against 1, double tap.

[@susanb4713]

Hmm

[@badcompany3057]

It depends

[@alexghous]

More importantly, don’t bring a knife to a fist fight, it may not be US law, yet by doing so, you invited this person to use the same weapon.

[@nate2838]

Or their own equal weapon. Knives constituted lethal force, therefore you may have brought a knife to a gunfight.

[@xTyler]

all fights are deadly. Its 2 angry people having an aggressive altercation. You can trip and hit your head on the cement. If someone is willing to fight, they better be willing to get shot if that person has the lead.

[@chris.3711]

As he answered, depends. I've been punched before, but it wasn't enough to warrent deadly force. However, I also watched a man pick up a woman and slam her head against the ground, strangle her, and beleived he was going to beat her further. Officers said I was in the right for pulling my gun and I walked.

[@davep4610]

Absolutely -- saving somebody else from death or great bodily harm.

[@michaelcrowley1172]

My personal stance,6heart attacks, 15%remaining heart function,on borrowed time,at 63,grateful for every minute GOD has given me,and my wonderful life.Will not allow someone take my precious time remaining, in a violent attack, carry7/24.This was your warning.

[@jacobwilliams5584]

I’ve taken my sidearm off to throw hands a few times but it’s always in a close friends hand and they know what to do just incase people start jumping in🤷🏼💯😂

[@mithrandir1313]

Disparity of force... Reasonable belief of death or grave bodily injury...

[@GryphonBrokewing]

Of course "it depends". If seen some bar "fights" that were literally one punch, then the assailant walks away. Clearly, the person punched doesn't have a reason to shoot. However, if that assailant has hospitalized people before and has a history of sitting on a downed opponent and keeping punching, then that would be a clear "yes, firearm is reasonable" since more people are beaten to death than killed by rifles (the target of current firearm bans). Big grey area between.

[@nate2838]

Totality of circumstances seems to be something a lot of people struggle with. They want things black and white, and don't want to think beyond that unfortunately, no all punches and all situations are equal. This is a good example

[@raymondmaglaris4149]

The answer is no. Deadly threat gets deadly force. If you can prove that the attacker that punched you meant to kill you or that there was evidence to make you believe he would then you may have a chance in court.

[@ianfortuna9385]

I’d go with pepper spray first

[@TheCudamaster1]

All the laws are for the thug, no matter how bad a person may have been hit, punched or kick. The jury and our wonderful judicial system will stang with the thug. We as a law abiding citizen (victim), are at the mercy of the court. The attacker will win

[@sisqokid7978]

What makes the author think that the aggressor will stop at 1 punch in the face? If someone lands a punch like that, do you think they will stop? Most of the fights I have seen the aggressor rarely hits someone in the face and then stands there.

[@robertwadas]

Will Smith stopped

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Because he knew he was on t.v

[@mjohnstonflying]

Imagine going to trial in todays times, especially in Ca

[@truthseeking3818]

Every person in the comment who believes a punch in the face is equivalent in force to a .45 acp bullet is insane IMO. You can definitely PRESENT YOUR GUN, and if they reach and grab a gun and begin to point it at you, or REACH FOR YOUR GUN then you can legally shoot them. Otherwise you are just begging to be convicted of either 2nd degree or manslaughter depending.

[@milenko801]

Can you pull a gun , but not shoot if someone punches you in the face. And what if they have multiple people with this person that join in?

[@richardferreira3797]

I’m 5’3 73year old with a heart condition. Not about to box with anyone, when I was younger and heather I’ did now I can’t even runaway. So I will defend and protect others and myself. So stay out of my face

[@brandonjohnson6377]

About 6 months ago I was assaulted by a drunk driver in Green Bay after he struck my car and tried to take off he pulled over then came up to my car pulled me out him and his girlfriend jumped me pointed a Glock 19 at me I called police after the incident they did absolutely nothing and made excuses for the guy who pointed a gun at my face because he had no insurance was drunk and didn’t wanna go to jail what legal grounds do I have in that situation? I never pulled my firearm out as I felt it was best to keep it concealed to deescalate the situation.💯

[@ExploringinAmerica]

He was a cop

[@togr824get]

One thing is for sure..I hope people that have a hard time controlling their temper read these comments.. Because you don't know what other people are going through..Or the physical disabilities they have just by looking at someone..So before you throw that punch, realize theres a whole lot of people that aren't going to take the chance of severely being hurt.. And you might just end up leaking.. Just an observation

[@juancraig2088]

Can you shoot to harm/disable instead of shoot to kill? Example, someone is being attacked and you come to their rescue. Can you shoot to incapacitate until police get there?

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

"Reasonable" is quite obviously THE MOST UNreasonable word in all of legal jargon...it is just too vague and subjective !!

[@karlgraf2447]

If someone breaks into my home and I am holding him at gunpoint, can I restrain his hands until police arrive?

[@jaredwhite489]

No. Deadly force is not equal to the forced you in a physical assault. A punch will not cause grave bodily harm. Prosecutors would easily put you away for manslaughter

[@lucky43113]

Thats not always true

[@jaredwhite489]

@@lucky43113yup.

[@mrpete2405]

I am a 68 year old man living in Florida and disabled walking with a cane. After my last surgery my doctor told me that after my second replacement of my right if I fall or break that knee in any way chances are that it will be amputated. I don't think I could stand and fight another man.

[@robertwadas]

A cane is one of the best weapons you can carry out in the open !

[@daveyhogan]

Hell NO! Go straight to prison for murder if you do.

[@joeveteran1776]

For the most part, as a general rule equal force should be used to stop a threat.

[@ld8151]

How does one determine what equal force is? A kick or punch to the right part of your body or head can cause great bodily harm or death. People have walked away from gunshot wounds to the head and body. So in some ways using a firearm if someone is trying to punch you would be considered equal force, right?

[@joeveteran1776]

@@ld8151 it all comes down to the situation and circumstances surrounding the altercation. Can't expect and disabled person to take a punch like a boxer.

[@jamesmoore2945]

I am a 73 year old man, A punch into my face by a younger, stronger man could kill me or at least cause great bodily harm.

[@jamesm.3307]

If you are carrying, then you face losing your gun and being shot with it.

[@driverman269]

I'm 65yrs. old and I've been disabled for the last 10 yrs. I've got a metal orbital implant and many other things wrong and cannot sustain a blow to the head, is it alright for me to use deadly force?

[@robertwadas]

I physically stopped a man from killing a woman as he kicked her head while she was on the ground.. she ran as I got inbetween them... I then walked away, and as I did, he picked up a 2x4 and swung it across the back of my head... I dropped to one knee, spun around with my hand on my gun and he was walking away thinking he did enough damage ( No so, I got a really hard head).. instead of pulling my gun, I pulled out my phone and called police. They retrieved video from a nearby business and first were shocked I didn't get knocked out and second the amount of restraint I had not to draw my weapon on him.... He was charged with a slew of things including attempted murder as the girl wound up in a coma when they did find her and he was sentenced to 17 years

[@MrAlexito305]

A guy fights you to the ground not knowing your carrying a gun what do you do then? What if he finds your gun and goes for it?

[@vensheaalara]

So this is where pepper spray comes in?

[@Joe___R]

Someone punches you in the face, you go down and you either hit your head potentially killing you or that person can then easily start stomping on your head killing you. Either way one punch has the potential to cause great bodily harm or death. If someone punches you & you fight back using your hands it not only allows the other person the opportunity to continue their life threatening actions but to increase them. I am disabled and can not defend myself using physical means so if I have to defend myself my only option is a firearm.

[@xsaviangames2705]

So What Happens If You Are Trying To Avoid Conflict And The Aggressor Keeps Coming To You And Knocks You Out, Runs In Your Pockets, Finds Your Gun And Kills You?.... With That Being Said Avoid And Keep The Distance While Yelling At The Aggressor To Stay Back Just To Get Others Attention. If The Aggressor Keeps Coming Then Use Deadly Force Because There Have Been Cases Where People Have Lost Their Life By A Punch/ Kick To The Head ..

[@johnwilliams8654]

So don't escalate beyond what the person breaking the law and assaulting you is doing...

[@steve051968]

A threat can cause serious bodily harm and or death with their hands. All law enforcement knows that.

[@jpasto3163]

The question would be is getting punched considered great bodily harm

[@welpbuddy4417]

Do you think it is?

[@Citizen-by9vw]

Great video. Thank you. One thing I worry about though, and have been for a while, is if you're legally carrying, and someone threatens or attacks you, since you're carrying a gun that they could easily get a hold of if they attacked you, aren't you already at a very high risk of serious bodily harm or death? I'm surprised this question or topic never comes up in the gun community (or, that I've ever seen or heard).

[@danielamador4306]

Same as everyone else. You can’t speculate of what someone might do, your actions have to be reasonable by inference. He would actually have to go for your gun for it to a reasonable inference. If you think is too risky then don’t carry a gun. Gun owners don’t have special rights over other citizens.

[@michaelelleby1371]

If it's just a fist fight, then no need for a gun... You've got to be skilled enough to get to my face.. would have to sneak up behind me or someone else is holding me down... Because if you miss......

[@pissedoffpatriot1516]

The guy looked like a criminal, he was bigger than me, he threatened me verbally saying he'd hurt me, and he had a friend with him that was also threatening me....now what? By the time these guys get to me, it's too late to draw. I'd be knocked out, and I'd fall on the pavement and probably have several broken teeth or a concussion. Why am I not allowed to prevent that fate from falling upon me?

[@vinnier6]

Simple rules here…keep your hands to yourself and you won’t have to find out

[@welpbuddy4417]

BOOM!

[@JWH-01]

I am smart enough to know that I am too old and disabled to win a fist fight. I view ANY physical assault as a deadly threat. How is that viewed in the so called "justice" system?

[@joeveteran1776]

It would not be a bad idea, to add links to cases and outcomes (good or bad) by a few states when presenting this type of scenario.

[@scottespeseth4688]

No

[@scott4482]

He made me fear for my life.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Was it "Necessary, Reasonable and Just"???

[@edlyli7166]

This is why criminals are growing. Every law favorite the criminals

[@tomalexander7727]

Your attorney has the same answer to every question …. maybe

[@billy19461]

How about a buff 6’4” 270# man trying to hurt an overweight out of shape 75 year old man?

[@cabrik6271]

I'm 70 years old, one punch in the face could kill me.

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Being on Yt could k*ll u also anything could k*ll u old man

[@TanSauNg2008]

A professional boxer or a Special Forces operator can kill people by punching in the face. However, in certain case, assuming that the boxer or the operator just want to punch a person to make him feel hurt, but not killing him. Now, are we in a gray area? Shoot the boxer (or operator), or not?

[@terrykeever3280]

Just thought of something important. Y'all always answer as if all shootings are fatal. I know any time you use a firearm, you are using deadly force. But I'd like to know a bit more about it you wound someone or stop the threat just by displaying a firearm. I've read instances where people got larger sentences for wounding someone than that the average sentence in that state for killing someone. Does that really happen? Most people survive being shot. I've seen stats as high as 75% or more survive.

[@GATLINGUNZTV]

I got paperwork that my foot still broken so run away not a option, you gettin clapped. 🙏🏽

[@stangedude5646]

Punches can be deadly guys. I'm 58 years old I'm not taking a punch.