[marktwain]

“And self defense would be the last thing on your mind. You want the alleged perp dead.”

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This is not how self defense situations actually work. It is almost impossible for people to keep track of how many shots are fired, so most simply empty the gun in an attempt to stop the attack.

Because it takes time for bullets to have an effect, guns can in fact be emptied before the the person being shot even starts to fall down. A revolver can be emptied in less than a second, though most people are not that fast.

[RGSpincich]

I know all that but...If the perception of a threat is wrong and the shootee is dead with multiple gunshot wounds the shooter is in deep chocolate.

Even when the threat is real. Why empty your weapon? It seems like a vulnerable position to be in if the perp has a friend lurking in the shadows.