Interesting question...

[Oldstuffer]

Originally Posted by gerhard1

Oldstuffer, I agree with most everthinig that you said in your last post except for this.
If you don't think it is a killing situation, then don't shoot. A prosecutor would use this against you because if you didn't think that you were justified in killing the guy, why use deadly force against him?
Another factor is that the torso is a much larger target, hence easier to hit. Torso shots are also much likelier to stop the BG than a leg shot. Your intention should be to stop the BG, not kill him, but as you may very well kill him, you should never use deadly force against another unless you are justified in killing him. And unfortunately, the shots that are the most likely achieve instant stops (CNS, spine, etc.) are also very likely to kill the guy.
Bottom line for me is shoot for the COM and that gives the best chance of stopping the BG.

That section was, at least partially, "tongue in cheek" gerhard, although, since I didn't smiley anything, I'm not surprised someone "missed the gear-change".