Posted on 05/31/2024 5:03:13 AM PDT by marktwain
In the Washington State the law gives more leeway to the citizen than it does the police when it comes to self defense.
Legislative recognition: “The legislature recognizes that RCW 9A.16.040 establishes a dual standard with respect to the use of deadly force by peace officers and private citizens, and further recognizes that private citizens’ permissible use of deadly force under the authority of RCW 9.01.200, 9A.16.020, or 9A.16.050 is not restricted and remains broader than the limitations imposed on peace officers.” [ 1986 c 209 ยง 3.]
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I wonder what the circumstances were when the cop saw the guy with a weapon and told him to “disarm”. Was he waving it around? Pointing it? Or was it in his holster?
I guess once the guy started shooting it was clear that cops needed to intervene. I sure hope it wasn’t just a guy with a gun in his holster.
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