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Q and A with Lawyer Tom Grieve - August 22, 2019

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Tom goes over the responses to a USCCA survey and questionnaire. Questions posed by respondents include whether a “surprise attack” on an assailant is a good idea, how bail works, and the difficulties of getting prescription medication to someone has been jailed following a self-defense shooting. In addition, Tom discusses how defense ammunition choices can affect your case, and how to handle a road rage incident. Other topics include legal implications of investigating noises with an unholstered gun, at what point you can fire at a home intruder, and your duty to report crimes.

Shownotes:

  • Should I carry handcuffs so I can detain an assailant instead of having to use my gun? (~0:25)
  • Should I try to “surprise attack” an assailant with my gun? (~3:37)
  • How long can the police hold me after a self-defense shooting? (~6:34)
  • How does bail work? (~8:23)
  • Does the type of ammunition I use during self-defense matter from a legal standpoint? (~15:15)
  • Is there such a thing as too big a caliber for self-defense handguns? (~20:45)
  • If I or someone else is jailed how do I get them – or myself – their prescription medications? (~22:00)
  • Do I have duty to report a crime? (~25:00)
  • What should you do if you’re stopped at a red light and someone stops alongside you and aims a gun at you? (~29:20)
  • Will attorneys accept cold calls or do you have to have them on retainer prior to the event taking place? (~32:35)
  • If an armed intruder is in the process of breaking into my home but not yet completely inside am I legally allowed to use my gun in self-defense? (~35:35)
  • What are the potential legal implications of going to check out a sound on my property while holding my handgun in my hand? (~38:30)
  • Do you have a duty to inform a law enforcement officer you have a concealed carry firearm during a traffic stop? (~42:57)
  • In addition to mentioning your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney should you tell law enforcement officers they do not have the right to search your property? (~44:40)

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