Of course he had to use more than reasonable force...why would one use equal or less force than the assaulting person is inflicting? They want equal rights...then they should expect to get knocked the fuck out by a dude. If this bitch felt "man enuff" to swing and connect 1st then she's gotta expect the same back...but I would definitely give up my seat on the bus so she could plop her knocked ass down and recover, I'm just that type of nice guy i guess.
In Howards world he expects people when confronted with someone pointing a gun at them you can only shoot it out of their hand...