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If a person points a gun at someone and that someone is in fear of their life can that someone legally shoot that person?
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∙ 15y ago
This is a very general answer based on a very generic question and should not be taken as any kind of advice or suggestion, but in the United States, generally speaking, yes. If person A points a gun UNLAWFULLY at person B, person B can defend himself by whatever means available, including shooting. A more detailed explanation: In the U.S. generally speaking, you are justified in using deadly force against another person if the following things happen: the other person has diplayed the intent to hurt or kill you, the ability to hurt or kill you, these two things are present right now, and you have no other acceptable alternative. These elements are known as: ability, intent, imminent jeopardy, and preclusion.
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