self-defense

I'm not sure how to construct my question properly so allow me to explain it with a scenario. A person breaks into your home with the intention of robbing you and harming you with a weapon. During the struggle, you managed to get an advantage. The intruder falls down and you managed to grab his...

Police officers justify the use of excessive force by saying that they have to defend themselves. I must note in passing though, that in some cases when their life is on the line a police officer should shoot an armed suspect. But aren't cops trained to be good marksmen? Wouldn't a bullet to the...