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.
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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