Jacob tries to steal Martha's purse in a shopping mall. Martha pulls a pistol out of her purse and shoots Jacob. Martha's use of force is

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The use of a firearm in response to an attempted theft, without an immediate threat to life, is generally considered excessive and unreasonable. The legality and reasonableness of force depend on the perceived threat and the proportionality of the response, not just the act of theft.

Jacob Tries to Steal Martha's Purse in a Shopping Mall