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(18,479 posts)That can get you criminal charges. Same with warning shots. A firearm is a deadly weapon that can apply deadly force. If the use of deadly force is appropriate to save a life, then the safest action is to shoot for the center of mass. This is yields the greatest chance of a disabling hit. A hit also decreases the chance of others being hit. The center of mass on a human is generally 4 times larger of a target than a leg. Legs tend to move much faster than torsos. This reasoning is why professional training teaches to shoot for the center of mass.
I have seen 2 dimensional pictures and video from only 1 perspective. This doesn't provide me with any exact idea of the distances or proximity of others outside the frame.
The best options for personal security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation. Often, police become involved only when these courses of action are no longer available. Communities need resources for trouble and conflict which maybe could intervene before disagreements and conflict escalate to a police emergency.