I don't know about the licensing angle. I think he stands a decent chance against a jury if it ever goes down that road. He was out of frame in the video I've seen (with an idiot making a scene "fuck around and find out" - not the shooter) so I don't know what he may have done to get the aggro but this goes counter to what you'd expect a security guard to do. What's your basis for this theory? He looked proficient and tactically sound (scanning after he shot the single round)
From what I've heard/ seen dead guy was rather deliberate. He pulled up his mask, and then went and shoved the intended victim's glasses down before he sprayed him. (this would increase the OC's effectiveness). I think that these actions would give fairly reasonable legitimate defence / stand your ground type basis for the security guard to justify his actions.
I'll have to see if there are other videos / angles that would give more context, a better perspective.
Maybe he'll get fucked over the lack of permit, but I don't see him facing down a premeditated murder charge over this. The victim's actions were pretty egregious and set off this whole string of events in motion. Walking around waving a can of OC. Hardly best behaviour...
It's all sorts of messed up if someone thinks bringing oc spray to a protest makes sense. More so to use it. Here, you'd get arrested for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. No Ifs or buts about it.
This is not the outcome anyone would wish for, but it's not outside the realm of possibilities in a society where firearms are so prevalent. Bad call, for sure. The 2a crowd will be a bit torn over this, but I'd see most favouring the shooter.
The context of the protest was obvisouly political, but I don't see this shooting as politically motivated. Just another example of a divided society getting ever closer to chaos on a daily basis.
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