[DougB]

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[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by mikeod

I'm not a lawyer and did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express, but off the top of my head I would say the lady is in trouble in all three scenarios. In all three, the perp is running away and there is no longer a threat that would warrant deadly force.

YMMV.

Originally Posted by BobnBev

This is the correct legal answer.

Except in Texas at night.

[MikeV]

CCW holders should know you never draw your weapon unless you are in imminent danger of severe bodily harm of to protect someone else. In the case of the woman she is most likely going to be charged with several felonies. Keep it holstered until you really need it to defend yourself.