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Inside the Laws of Self Defense - December 5, 2019

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USCCA/Delta Defense Director of Training Operations Steve Fisher and former prosecutor Tom Grieve spend the first part of this episode examining what to do immediately following a deadly force incident. During this hour they discuss the jury instruction process at length, giving listeners an inside look into how a jury trial works. Other topics covered include the wisdom of using 80 percent guns for self-defense, the use of biometric gun safes, and the expense of a lawyer in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting.

Shownotes:

  • What is the first thing you should do after a deadly force incident? (~0:55)
  • Can I defend the outside area of my property if necessary? (~5:31)
  • Can a law enforcement officer legally disarm you during a traffic stop? (~7:13)
  • Do I have a duty to render aid to my attacker after I have shot them and stopped the threat? (~9:49)
  • As someone who is disabled is my yardstick for self-defense the same as that of an abled body person? (~13:08)
  • If I can’t have alcohol in my system when carrying a gun, can I drink if I just have a knife? (~15:35)
  • What are the potential legal implications of carrying a backup gun? (~18:15)
  • What are my rights carrying a firearm when in my car? Concealed or open carry? Loaded or unloaded? (~20:21)
  • Discussion of biometric gun safes and fingerprints. (~25:00)
  • Please explain duty to retreat and if it means I must leave behind people who may be unable to protect themselves. (~26:34)
  • Discussion of jury instructions. (~30:45)
  • If I have a concealed carry permit can I have my firearm in the open in my vehicle? (~32:25)
  • After a deadly force encounter would the fact I was carrying a backup gun shape the case in a negative manner? (~35:05)
  • What is the best concealed carry handgun in size, weight, and knockdown power? (~36:33)
  • When faced with a mass shooting incident what are the legal implications of taking down the shooter if you aren’t directly involved in the incident to begin with (defense of third person)? (~39:35)
  • What is the risk of using a trained attack dog versus a firearm or other weapon for self-defense purposes? (~41:45)
  • If I put my handgun in the center console of my vehicle and my girlfriend, who does not have a concealed carry permit, is in the passenger seat, is that a legal problem? (~43:44)
  • Can you shoot a home intruder through the front door? (~46:50)
  • Can having a laser or red dot sight on my carry gun cause problems after a self-defense shooting? (~48:55)
  • Is an 80 percent firearm a bad idea for self-defense use and can I load it with reloaded ammunition? (~50:45)
  • Is a no guns posted sign just a warning? Can I carry in that area anyway? (~55:00)
  • Do I need up-front attorney fees if I use deadly force to defend my life? (~57:01)
  • Which is better for home defense, a handgun, shotgun, or rifle? (~58:22)
  • When defending a third party should you warn their attacker before defending them? (~1:00:55)

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