I think the lesson to be learned here....okay probably a few lessons actually:
1. despite how easy of a shot it is to make, don't shoot what looks like an unarmed thug first, take out the guy who is obviously brandishing the gun first instead.
2. keep shooting until you can be reasonably assured that the perp has been hit multiple times and can't return fire
3. don't leave the premises of the store, building, or house to chase after and shoot at the bad guy as he runs away
4. just ASSume that everything was caught on videotape
5. related to #4, don't say one single word to the cops other than something like, "Oh, my GAWD! I was so afraid for my life and the lives of my coworkers, friends, family. I am so shook up by what happened. Oh, WOW! The adrenaline is still pumping. Can I wait to make an official statement until I have had time to calm down and seek legal counsel?" which in actuality is a euphemism for "I want to make sure my lawyer and I have a chance to view the video tape first and then issue a statement that will not conflict with what can be seen in the video."
6. don't ever turn your back on a bad guy even if he looks to be down.
7. don't stand over a guy and pump more rounds into him. even if it is not caught on videotape, the forensics guys can show up with their fancy dowel rods and laser pointers and determine that you were standing over him as you delivered the coup de gras. If you feel the urge to pump some more rounds into the guy, it's too late, you should have done that when you first "engaged" the bad guy.
well, that's all I have for now. I am sure I will think of something else about 5 minutes after I log off here.
What say you?