CCW Safe

Steve Moses joins Don West and Shawn Vincent in a discussion about a security guard who was murdered, ostensibly, for demanding a young woman wear a mask in a retail store. While the shooting was inexcusable, Steve points out some ways the security guard mishandled the situation and offers advice for dealing with irrational people as a concealed carrier.

This week Stan and Mike interview Shawn Vincent. Shawn is a jury consultant and author who writes a weekly article for CCW Safe detailing self-defense cases and looks at the legal results of those incidents. 

Don West and Shawn Vincent look at the Alexander Weiss case from Rochester, Minnesota. After a traffic accident, a confrontation erupted into violence, and Weiss’ decision to retrieve his pistol from his car raised questions about his duty to retreat. The controversial case resulted in two mistrials due to hung juries before the prosecutor reluctantly dropped second degree murder charges.

Don West and Shawn Vincent are joined by Steve Moses to discuss how concealed carriers can adjust their thinking when dealing with new treats that have appeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the types of threats we may encounter may have changed, the laws governing self-defense have not. Here are some good strategies for staying safe and lowering your legal liability in the face of  previously unimagined self-defense concerns.

This week Mike and Stan are joined by Larry Vickers. They discuss the influx of new gun owners due to COVID-19 and some things that new gun owners should consider. These include safety, training and situational awareness along with the guys talking about the biggest traps they see new owners falling in.

Don West and Shawn Vincent conclude their conversation about the Dorsey case, exploring some of the consequences the Dorsey’s face despite the shooting being declared justified, and discussing the sometimes problematic role video evidence can play in self-defense investigations.