The smartest thing to do would be to evade and get the hell out of the danger area without even brandishing a firearm.
The next smartest thing would be to brandish it and not use it.
The last resort would be to shoot someone with it, you would have to be defending someone who’s life you believe is in danger.
There would still be a very costly and lengthy court process to go through to prove that you acted legally.
What might be all right in one state might land you in jail in another, I’ve read several posters here on FR state how they would start shooting, that would be a very unwise thing to do, don’t expect the law to be on your side if you do that.
Thank God I am moving to Texas.
Here in Minnesota one would likely get charged with violating the criminals civil rights. Even though Minnesota has concealed carry. Euphorians here freak at the mere word “gun”.
Rule number 1:
NEVER PULL A GUN UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO USE IT
Rule number 2:
READ RULE NUMBER ONE AGAIN
LLS
There would still be a very costly and lengthy court process to go through to prove that you acted legally.
Provided that you were stupid enough to hang around.
Its a flash mob, by definition the crowds are too big to be able to control or identify folks in them.
Learn to wear a baseball cap and sunglasses or a hoodie when entering places where flash mobs might gather.
When in Rome...
Right! Plus even if you get No Billed you WILL face a civil suit.
Don't live in Texas do you? In Texas, and other enlightened states, you can used deadly force to protect property in many cases. And if you justifiably, under the law, shoot someone, the case will be taken to the grand jury, which very likely will return a "No Bill". In fact the DA will take it the GJ to get that "No Bill" which protects you from further action, and even helps with any civil case that might arise from your actions.
I don't think the Korean shop owners who stood on the roofs of their buildings during the Rodney King riots were ever prosecuted, for using deadly force to protect their businesses.
Bottom line, know the law in your state. Act within it if possible, otherwise use your best judgement. Your stuff can be replaced but not your life or health or those of your family and friends.
Don't live in Texas do you? In Texas, and other enlightened states, you can used deadly force to protect property in many cases. And if you justifiably, under the law, shoot someone, the case will be taken to the grand jury, which very likely will return a "No Bill". In fact the DA will take it the GJ to get that "No Bill" which protects you from further action, and even helps with any civil case that might arise from your actions.
I don't think the Korean shop owners who stood on the roofs of their buildings during the Rodney King riots were ever prosecuted, for using deadly force to protect their businesses.
Bottom line, know the law in your state. Act within it if possible, otherwise use your best judgement. Your stuff can be replaced but not your life or health or those of your family and friends.