[atc23]

When was the last time any of us were charged by a 6'4" inch, 270 lb 18 year old child with not the sense God gave a pissant. I'd empty my pistol in him as well, most likely -

Don't judge

[hemogoblin]

He probably had 15-17 rounds in his pistol, right? If so I actually admire his restraint.

[Darksheare]

Bring back boar spears.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boar_spear
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cold-Steel-Boar-Spear/715538.uts

Keeps enraged thugs “over there” after they charge into it.

[hinckley buzzard]

Exactly. It is stupid to focus on the number of shots. Once one begins to shoot, the objective is to kill. The aggressive drive takes over anyway, and achieves its objective. Six shots is mild under the circumstances.

[trebb]

When was the last time any of us were charged by a 6'4" inch, 270 lb 18 year old child with not the sense God gave a pissant. I'd empty my pistol in him as well, most likely - Don't judge

Yep - seems like the only round that didn't need to be fired was the last that hit in the top of the head - probably as the guy finally stumbled from the other shots and the round was likely on the way before the cop could realize the guy was going down.

I tell my wife that if she gets to the point where she needs to shoot, to follow the center of mass even if it's going down and keep squeezing until the slide locks open. Change magazines, close the slide to chamber a fresh round, then think about asking the person if an ambulance will help - if we wanted to take excessive risks, we wouldn't bother being armed.