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Old 07-27-2013, 03:56 PM
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Does there need to be? Once you knock someone down they no longer are a mortal threat to you now are they?
Here's one answer...

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..... and no other injuries from the fight besides the fatal bullet wound.
Guess that would be a 'Yes'

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So if the fight started because TM was fearful for his life because GZ snuck up on him then the that's fine; but once you punch the guy who you fear will beat you up and you knock him to the ground then the fear he can beat you up is gone. Now you either walk away or wait for him to get up- but you are no longer in fear for your life...
But, that is not how stand your ground works, and as illustrated, he could still be in mortal danger.
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