I have been in training...firing under pressure so I can train my brain to react without hesitation. If this guy shows up, he is planning on killing me...I have to be ready to drop him first.
I also don't put my finger on the trigger unless I am ready to fire. It rests on the side of the gun until time to fire. My training as been extensive, and I feel "almost" ready. Good thing too...he goes before the board of Pardons and Paroles on Dec 23rd.
Here is to a good aim and a steady picture.
A negligent discharge wont be a problem for the bad guy but could be trouble for those down range.
stay alert and stay safe
A definite sign of good training. If you get the chance, watch the scene in the Mel Gibson movie Payback where his drugged up wife (played by Deborah Unger) shoots him. She is sitting in the car afterward when the creep comes up to her. She is waving the gun around and seems to be zonked out but she has her finger parked just as you say, on the side of the gun. She is playing a skanked out witch but can't avoid good safety habits :) I'll bet she was well trained and probably has more than a few hours at the range.
Can we come to your house and watch? :o) We can put down plastic and everything. - Sarc.
Just so you know, everything you say and write can be held against you in a court of law. I would be less vocal about your intent and more vocal on the fear for your life. Just to protect you in court if your worst (assumedly) fears are realized.