When armed citizens do shoot violent criminals, it has a big effect on the other local perps. It chills them out. That does help your 16 year old at the mall: the knowledge by would-be violent criminals that they might get shot by that 50 year old guy across the kiosk when they pull a knife.
So yes, your 16 year old son does benefit from the “Charles Bronsons” actions.
True enough, however I simply prefer to consider other options as well. I am pro kill bad guy! I can’t say that enough.
My point is that I don’t care to live in South Africa, it would be nice if we could hold these prosecutors accountable.
I think that may be more constructive than just saying “I would of shot’em!” on a mesage board.