Depending on your state, lethal force is permitted to defend someone else if their life or well being is under imminent threat. That covers both brandishing and firing a firearm, again depending on locality.
The defender in question, however, is in idiot for firing warning shots. Bad idea whether self defense or not.
Correct on both accounts. In Texas we are allowed to use lethal force to defend ourselves and others. You might get away with a warning shot if you are in a nice red area, but it is never a good idea.
Depending on your state, lethal force is permitted to defend someone else if their life or well being is under imminent threat. That covers both brandishing and firing a firearm, again depending on locality.
The defender in question, however, is in idiot for firing warning shots. Bad idea whether self defense or not.
Agreed. There’s no such thing as a warning shot. It’s illegal.
Correct on both accounts. In Texas we are allowed to use lethal force to defend ourselves and others. You might get away with a warning shot if you are in a nice red area, but it is never a good idea.