Reply #27: Sometimes, the threat of force alone can achieve the desired result [View All]

[Euromutt]

Hypothetical situation: three guys come into a cafe, armed with knives and bats, and demand the contents of the till and the valuables of all customers present. A customer stands, draws a handgun from concealment, and threatens to shoot if the robbers do not drop their weapons and either leave or surrender. If the robbers are smart enough to comply, the desired result (robbery uncompleted with no injury or property loss on the part of the prospective victims) has been achieved without inflicting injury or death. Ergo, the handgun has been used for a "purpose other than to injure and kill people." Ergo, your premise is false.