Real life rarely follows the script we all carry around in our heads.
The old man was hit hard by someone half his age and more than twice his strength and was knocked to the ground.
The young man stood over him posing aggressively.
Old man draws a weapon.
Young man retreats a couple feet.
Old man shoots.
Two things come to mind. In Florida, brandishing is illegal. The young man was still close enough to be dangerous and faster than the old man.
I would never bother someone over a parking space. Life is too short to worry about jerks. So, I’d not be in this situation.
For argument’s sake, let’s role play from the shove.
I’m older and not physically strong. Someone pushes me violently to the ground and takes a threatening stance over me.
Yeah, I’d draw and fire 3 shots as quickly as possible. Then I’d call a lawyer.
Video may show delay, retreat or some other extenuating happenstance; however, my viewpoint at the time is needle sharp, and focused on staying alive. Time is skewed, heart rate and respiration is elevated, with only one thought. Chest, head, chest.
Do I dream of killing someone? Hell no.
Do I hate people based on some attribute? No.
Do I not believe in the wound, maim, kill principle? No.
Do I not believe it’s always wrong to kill an unarmed person? No.
Do I not believe in proportionality of force like they taught in LOAC? Yes, that’s why I carry.
My comments were based strictly on the video, not some hypothetical or wordy comments, but strictly on the only evidence I have available.