Ask An Attorney by USCCA

Secondary Measures and Your EDC – March 21, 2019

Listen Later

In this episode Kevin and Tom get started covering defending hotel rooms, tents, and RVs and further applications for the Castle Doctrine. Details of self-defense scenarios are also discussed such as false imprisonment, weapons of opportunity, and conversing with law enforcement in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting. Kevin and Tom also delve into what to wear for effective concealed carry in cold weather, what to put in your first aid kit, and how to handle lies told by criminals in case of multiple attackers. This episode gives you a number of new tools for your self-defense toolbox by touching on everything from techniques to handling the legalities of a self-defense shooting.

Shownotes:

  • Explanation of levels of protection and the Castle Doctrine. (~1:15)
  • Can I use the Castle Doctrine while in an RV or tent? (~3:15)
  • When outdoors camping where should I keep my gun? (~5:20)
  • If a post office is located in a strip mall and you are carrying your gun but do not go to the post office, are you breaking the law? (~6:45)
  • Can I legally use my gun for self-defense if the attacker has a knife? (~8:22)
  • Can I use wasp spray for self-defense purposes? (~9:55)
  • Can I legally carry handcuffs and use them after the threat is on the ground? (~14:18)
  • What happens if you end up in a self-defense situation and are nowhere near your lawyer’s location? (~18:44)
  • What should I do if an attacker has a gun aimed at me before I can draw my own? (~20:18)
  • Discussion of proper training. (~23:00)
  • What first aid and training supplies should I have and where should I carry them? (~24:30)
  • Should I render first aid to an attacker I’ve just shot? (~26:45)
  • Since schools are gun-free zones can I even pull into the parking lot carrying my gun? (~29:20)
  • When I’m questioned after a self-defense incident how should I interact with law enforcement? (~31:44)
  • Where can I find information about concealed carry laws in my state? (~37:50)
  • At what point during a threatening encounter should I call 911? (~39:07)
  • What kind of gloves and clothing should I wear in cold weather to continue to run my gun well? (~41:12)
  • How does my disability affect how quickly I can use my gun in self-defense? (~43:00)
  • Where should I put my gun after a self-defense shooting? (~47:32)
  • What should be included in my EDC (Every Day Carry)? (~49:12)
  • Should I have a WML – weapon-mounted light – or a separate flashlight? (~51:08)
  • What can I do when faced with multiple attackers who claim I initiated the attack after I shoot one of them? (~52:40)
  • What should you do if you scare away an attacker and you’re worried they’re coming back? (~55:55)
  • Do you have any advice to avoid being taken out by another “good guy” during an attack? (~56:43)

    • More to Explore:

    • Visit on the web at uscca.com, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook


      • hotel rooms, Castle Doctrine, weapons of opportunity, post office, levels of protection, false imprisonment, deadly force, training, tourniquet, first aid, disparity of force, duty to retreat, EDC, disability, WML, flashlights, multiple attackers, command language, command voice

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      Ask An Attorney by USCCABy USCCA
      • 4.7
      • 4.7
      • 4.7
      • 4.7
      • 4.7

      4.7

      27 ratings