We were advised in the CCW class that I took that if you shoot someone, you will in effect fight for your life 3 times.

The first time is when you shoot someone because your life is in danger.

The second time is when you fight for your freedom as you deal with the prosecutor who may want to see you behind bars for the rest of your life.

And the third time is when you fight for your financial "life" dealing with civil lawsuits filed by the family of the fine up-standing young person, a pillar of the community, who's life you just tragically cut short and they now have no one to support them.

Avoid pulling that trigger unless there is absolutely no alternative.