[Mickey Rat]

If you ever have to fire your weapon, remember that you testimony to the responding officers will often determine wheather you are charged or released. Don't let your mouth run away.

He threatened me and I shot his ass dead where he stood.
(Not a good ideal)

He verbally threatend me, then made a movement that appeared to be drawing a firearm out of his coat. At that point, fearing for my life, I drew my weapon and fired. (Better ideal)