While I was reading through this thread, Mr. VB here posted an interesting video, that about 10 minutes into it you see what is something that fits myself and a few others here that I know personally to a "T"...
Those of us who have taken up this responsibilty are more in tune with the accountability of our actions than many people, even within our ranks...
All I have to say in response to the OP's post is, I believe it is ok to label, and define the issues and subjects we come across everyday, it is what helps us develop a mindset that keeps us sharp, focused (in some ways), and better versed in the legalities we face everyday we wake up to start a new day...
There is no question that the moment you have to defend yourself with the use of deadly force you will be scrutinized from here to Christmas for that action, and YOU WILL have to justify your actions in regards to that homicide(s), if that is the result...
Don't expect sympathy in this forum for any action resulting in a homicide...I would imagine you would get a lot of support, and we would hope for the best, but in real life, you can expect the legal system to look into everything you say and write in public forums through an investigation and trial, if you are not "no-billed"...
The best you can do is keep your head screwed on straight, try to live your life in avoidance of situations where you may be challenged to act...But at the end of the day, like we see in the video...The most I would look for is a dry towel...
If you wake up everyday asking yourself, what I may consider a legitimate question, but a dangerous one in my opinion, "Is today the day I have to stop someone and defend myself or others?"...
Man, I would tell you to hang that hogleg up until you get that out of your head as quickly as possible...That really isn't somthing you should have to ask yourself, or even think about...And I have heard a few people say they do that...
Now I am off muh soapbox, and will continue to read through these posts in this very interesting discussion thread...