When is it appropriate to shoot at or from moving vehicles?

Shooting at or from moving vehicles is a highly complex and dangerous action that requires a strong justification related to the immediate threat level. In the context of the choices provided, the most appropriate situation to do so is in deadly force situations. This means that if your life or the life of others is in immediate danger, and there is no other viable option to prevent such harm, discharging a firearm from or at a moving vehicle may be justified.

Deadly force situations generally involve a clear and present danger that can only be mitigated through the use of lethal force. This emphasizes the critical nature of assessing the threat and ensuring that any response is proportional and necessary under the circumstances. It is essential to abide by the principles of self-defense or defense of others, which dictate that deadly force should be a last resort when life is in immediate jeopardy.

In contrast, the other contexts presented are typically not justifiable for the use of firearms from or at moving vehicles due to the increased risk of unintended consequences, such as harming innocent bystanders or escalating violent situations unnecessarily. Furthermore, training exercises usually focus on safe handling and scenarios rather than real-world application where lethal force is required, and vehicle pursuits are subject to strict policies and procedures that prioritize public safety.