re: #15 Dark_Falcon
Some of the objections above amount to demanding perfection, then when an imperfect but acceptable outcome incident comes up, it can be put in the negative column. Classic unreasonable expectations.

Asking a parent to ignore or forgive a gun pointed toward their child is completely unreasonable. Maybe you take that chance for yourself, but with your child right in the line of fire? Nope.

This incident likely did prevent an armed robbery. The next one this felon would have committed. These things are rarely one offs. It was an imperfect shoot, but with an acceptable outcome. No bystanders hurt. Parent and child unhurt. I’m happy the bad guy survived. No need for a death. He’s lucky.

Given a fair chance at an accurate shot, it is not irresponsible to shoot at a man aiming a gun at you. Sorry to disagree Charles, but we do stand apart on this one.