If you choose to let actual harm occur before defending yourself, that's your business ... but in general, one is not required to allow himself to be harmed before engaging in self-defense. Reasonable belief that harm is about to occur is generally sufficient. IANAL.
“”If you choose to let actual harm occur before defending yourself, that’s your business ... but in general, one is not required to allow himself to be harmed before engaging in self-defense. Reasonable belief that harm is about to occur is generally sufficient. IANAL.””
Well, I am a dog lover and have never met or encountered a dog that I was afraid of... even two loose, huge dobermans running the neighborhood at 2:30 am. I wrestled and played with my three boxers enough that I don’t fear them. Now... if I was getting bitten, I would definitely defend myself and the dog would not survive.