Originally Posted by Wallaroo

Leg shots are not considered to be lethal by courts and authorities here in Denmark, since people usually don't die from them - and I believe that most european courts approve both warning and leg shots. In fact, a european court would most likely question why a gun carrier didn't fire a warning and/or a leg shot first if there was time for it, and he/she couldn't run away.

Lets make up a little fantasy scenario where you are in a blind alley with nowhere to run, and 3 guys with knives approach you slowly from 20 meters away. Wouldn't you under those circumstances find it more ethical and morally correct to shoot for their legs first?