I've been using transition lenses for since I was at least 20yo. I wouldn't wear anything else.
You are correct, they really never get "clear", but that is not an issue.
As I have stated before, this case is quite different than the one in the OP. In this case, the use of deadly force to stop the attack would be permissible.
Really? Ya just had to go political with this! There is nothing political about this situation.
I know many conservatives believe as I do and many liberals as you do ( Oh those poor souls ).