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  • Understanding the Castle Doctrine - December 12, 2018

    Learn what the Castle Doctrine is and what circumstances it takes to fulfill it according to the law. Does the Castle Doctrine protect you from being questioned or arrested in your home in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting? Will the police officers on scene take away your gun? Kevin and Tom also discuss how the Castle Doctrine does and does not apply to protection of property, disparity of force, and defense of a friend’s home.

    Shownotes:

    • What is the Castle Doctrine? (~1:46)
    • Are Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws the same in all states? (~4:20)
    • How does disparity of force affect a self-defense situation? (~5:25)
    • Will the existence of the Castle Doctrine stop me from being arrested or questioned? (~8:20)
    • When you need to be or should you have been Mirandized? (~9:35)
    • Will my gun be confiscated after a self-defense shooting? (~11:50)
    • How is the Castle Doctrine different from saying I was in fear for my life? (~14:30)
    • How does the Castle Doctrine differ from protecting property? (~15:55)
    • What happens if a shot fired during a self-defense shooting over-penetrates a wall and strikes an innocent person? (~17:50)
    • Does the Castle Doctrine apply if I’m in a friend’s house? (~20:30)
    • How far inside my home does an intruder have to be before I can defend myself? (~21:30)
    • Should I tell responding officers that I have other guns in my house? (~22:50)
    • Can I shoot through my door before an intruder gets in my house? (~27:00)
    • What if an invited guest in my home becomes violent? (~29:30)
    • Does Castle Doctrine apply to buildings not attached to my house? (~30:20)
    • Will the Castle Doctrine protect me from a civil lawsuit? (~32:05)
    • If someone’s trying to break into my house should I call 911 before or after I defend myself? (~34:25)
    • Can I defend myself if someone is breaking in through a crawlspace under my home? (~35:55)
    • If I’m in the basement and there’s an intruder going up the stairs can I shoot an intruder in the back to protect my children upstairs? (~40:40)
    • Does the Castle Doctrine apply to my horses or livestock in my barn? (~43:30)
    • Can I have my gun in my hand as I approach the door to my house as long as I don’t aim it at anyone? (~45:00)
    • Do I have the legal right to defend my camper or trailer? (~49:20)
    • Concealed carry permit reciprocity and residency. (~50:30)
    • Campgrounds and federal forests regarding laws of self-defense. (~52:50)
    • CCW Badge, yes or no? (~53:45)
    • Mens rea explanation. (~55:30)
    • What are red flag laws? (~57:00)

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        • Castle Doctrine, deadly force, Stand Your Ground, disparity of force, self-defense, red flag laws, CCW badge

        1 hr 1 min
      • Know Your Gun Laws: Ignorance Is Not A Defense (Inaugural USCCA Webinar) - November 29, 2018

        What happens if you’re involved in self-defense shooting and shoot someone other than your attacker? Should you defend property when no one’s life is at risk? Does the Castle Doctrine apply to your vehicle? Understanding your responsibilities as a gun owner and your local laws, such as Castle Doctrine and stand your ground laws, is a vital part of being a law-abiding gun owner. Also find out what happens to your personal gun after a self-defense shooting, defense of strangers, and what to tell 911 in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting.

        Shownotes:

        • What to do if I shoot someone in self-defense and I shoot the wrong person? (~0:38)
        • Carjacking with an infant in the vehicle video that had previously run on USCCA. What do you do if there is a carjacking but no infant in the vehicle? (~3:12)
        • If I use my gun in a self-defense incident, am I going to get it back? (~6:06)
        • Self-defense of a stranger, when and why? (~9:55)
        • What if I have a trained attack dog with me and I’m threatened? (~13:55)
        • I’m on the phone and involved in a self-defense shooting, what should I say? (~17:15)
        • Can I carry my gun in a bar? (~20:00)
        • Am I required to tell a police officer who pulls me over that I have a gun? (~21:55)
        • Is it a good idea to ask your lawyer if the state can re-open your case or if it is permanently closed after a certain length of time? (~24:45)
        • How do I find a good self-defense lawyer? (~28:45)
        • If someone attacks me and I cannot see their hands, can I draw my gun? (~29:32)
        • Why is there often a civil case after the criminal case clears? (~30:45)
        • If I draw my gun without using it do I have to call the police? (~33:00)
        • Are all USCCA-listed lawyers highly qualified and knowledgeable about the Second Amendment and firearms? (~35:00)
        • What question should I ask a lawyer to make sure they’re qualified? (~36:30)
        • What should you tell your lawyer when you call them? (~40:00)
        • What do I do if there is an active shooter at church? (~42:50)
        • Does the Castle Doctrine apply to my vehicle? What if it’s a convertible? (~44:45)
        • Could carrying my USCCA membership card with me hurt me in court? (~53:00)
        • Should I already have a lawyer chosen in case of a self-defense shooting? (~54:00)

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            • self-defense, Castle Doctrine, Stand Your Ground, criminal law, civil law, deadly force, reasonable force, self-defense with dogs, 911, aftermath of self-defense shooting, self-defense shooting, totality of circumstances, duty to inform, duty to disclose, active shooter, lawyers, duty to retreat

            58 min

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