I see what's happening here. P_C has a very direct viewpoint on what emotions were inolved, and everybody here would agree... if they weren't playing lawyer and trying to make the emotions work in his favor in a US Court.
When fearing your life you seek shelter and safety at all costs. Chasing the guys down after they left was pure anger.
Anger I agree 100% with and stand behind what he did, but that doesn't change the emotions involved.