[Yo-Yo]

Instead of saying you fired a warning shot, it would be far better to say you accidentally discharged your first shot, “because I was in fear for my life.”

Uh, no.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Warning shots are still legally nebulous around the US, so unless you are familiar with your state law, be very hesitant to claim one.

http://www.secondcalldefense.org/self-defense-news/why-brandishing-shooting-wound-and-warning-shots-are-bad-ideas

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/08/robert-farago/self-defense-tip-theres-thing-warning-shot/