“Her reflex reaction was to call her mommy.”
My reflex action is as follows, pick up my 9mm Tarus 17 shot pistol with a green laser. It is at my bedside. If possible to leave my home in safety with my wife do so. I have several exits. If I can not leave in safety kill the threat.
I would much rather flee but if impossible use every skill that I have to kill the threat. I have been shooting since a child. It is just part of my culture. Weapons are not evil but just a tool. I am pretty good with them.
A weapon should not be used unless there is mortal danger. If there is mortal danger one must use all your skills to kill. It is just that simple.
ps
If some stupid kid is stealing something outside my home in the night I would not kill him. If possible I would retain him for the cops. I would not kill him. If something outside my home is a mortal threat I will kill it.
This was on Long Island, NY, so nobody knows about guns.................