[ReignOfError]

Why not just blow it out of the rafters with a 4/10 and birdshot?

Or even a standard-issue sidearm and rat-shot. That's what my dad used to carry on long hikes in the woods, precisely for use against snakes -- and in that case, he'd be firing down into soft earth.

This is a classic case of a scenario not covered in training and a cop who didn't think it all the way through.

[poobear]

“Or even a standard-issue sidearm and rat-shot.”

I forgot about those. My Dad used to shoot water moccasins with one those while wade/fishing for large mouth bass.

[org.whodat]

This is a classic case of a scenario not covered in training and a cop who didn't think it all the way through.

Yes it's covered its called never pull and discharge your weapon, unless it is a life threatening situation, but then cops are not known for being real high IQ types.