Originally Posted By: chaosmagnet
Originally Posted By: celler
I can't think of a single situation where someone who used non-lethal force that did not end the threat could be twisted into an argument that lethal force was not necessary.


I'm not an attorney, but an attorney versed in this area of law gave me this warning. Again, it depends, and you should consult a competent attorney for your jurisdiction.


Fortunately, not necessary. Four years working as a deputy sheriff to pay for law school eventually paid off.

Originally Posted By: chaosmagnet
Originally Posted By: celler
]I can tell you have never used large bear spray unit. It deploys long and large. The biggest problem is not contaminating yourself.


I'm well aware of how large bear sprays work. You may have noticed that when the cops use irritant gas to disperse rioters, they tend to use lots more than even a large OC spray canister contains.


The CS canisters (predecessor to current pepper spray) I was issued were no bigger than the bear spray canisters I described earlier. You might say I noticed, I had a few in the trunk of my patrol car.