BTW - The clear intent of someone purchasing a firearm to protect themselves in their own home should be recognized as self-defense. If the abusive individual had not attempted to assault the person who bought the firearm for protection, there would be no need for its use. Unfortunately, because the justice system is largely controlled by unsympathetic, or outright inadequate, men, charges are more likely to be framed as premeditated murder rather than legitimate self-defense.