[Political Junkie Too]

I recall hearing reports that Zimmerman said that during his struggle on the ground with Martin, the gun in Zimmerman's belt became exposed and Martin saw it. Zimmerman said that he then grabbed the gun first and shot it at Martin, fearing that Martin would grab it and shoot Zimmerman.

The way that Zimmerman tells it, it was a quick grab and shoot, not a grab, fight over it, and shoot.

We'll see what comes out in the defense's case.

-PJ

[ConservativeInPA]

That is my understanding as well. However a grab and shoot at close distance is very dangerous. Zimmerman was lucky or well trained. I practice close quarters combat with an unloaded pistol with a laser turned on. It is amazing watching where the pistol (laser) is actually pointed when wrestling with someone. BTW, part of the training is trying to keep distance between the adversary and your weapon at all times. It seems Zimmerman was completely surprised and have the presence of mind to keep that distance requires a lot of awareness. With his head being pounded on the pavement must have taken some of his awareness.