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The Force Continuum - November 21, 2019

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Have you ever wondered what difference there is between shooting to kill and shooting to stop a threat? Whether you are required to leave your home if someone breaks in and the intruder doesn’t seem to be armed? These and more questions are answered by Kevin and Tom in this episode. Additional questions include use of force versus use of deadly force, what constitutes a deadly weapon, and how time of day and available light might affect a self-defense scenario.

Shownotes:

  • Does USCCA have a state-specific summary of gun laws on its website? (~1:00)
  • What constitutes a deadly weapon? (~2:16)
  • How do the rules of deadly force change, if at all, during the twilight hours? (~9:15)
  • Is it a good idea to carry a smaller backup gun? (~5:25)
  • If I’m present when someone breaks into my house but the intruder isn’t obviously armed, what should I do? (~8:00)
  • Am I supposed to shoot to kill? (~10:41)
  • What is the difference between wounding and killing someone from a legal standpoint? (~11:40)
  • Can I carry a concealed firearm at a public campsite? (~12:34)
  • How can you be “nice” about letting police know I want to talk to my lawyer before I talk to them? (~13:12)
  • What’s the difference between force and deadly force? (~14:32)
  • At what distance is a good shoot against a deadly threat? (~15:40)
  • What can I do so police don’t mistake me for the bad guy during an active shooter situation? (~17:57)
  • Can a weapon-mounted light be used against me in the aftermath of a self-defense shooting? (~19:12)
  • Do the courts treat disabled people differently than able-bodied people after a self-defense shooting? (~20:45)
  • Am I legally bound to render aid to an attacker after I’ve shot them in self-defense? (~23:01)
  • What are the legal repercussions of stepping in to help a third party who is being attacked? (~25:00)
  • Is a show of force – making it clear I have a gun – a good or bad idea from a legal standpoint? (~26:43)
  • If I use my weapon-mounted light to identify a threat and it isn’t actually a threat can I be charged with brandishing? (~30:33)
  • Do most home invasions happen during the day or at night? (~33:36)
  • Is it okay to leave the scene of a self-defense shooting before the police arrive? (~34:22)
  • If I’m shooting at an active shooter in a church what does that mean legally? (~35:58)
  • What should I tell a 911 dispatcher to get the police to my location? (~37:32)
  • After a self-defense shooting should I tell police about other non-gun weapons I have on my person? (~39:20)
  • What should I do if 911 calls me back after I hang up? (~42:02)
  • How bad is it legally, really, when lethal force is used? (~43:06)
  • May I shoot through my bedroom door when I hear a home invader or do I have to open the door first? (~43:46)
  • What’s the best way for someone in a Power Chair or Rascall to carry their gun concealed? (~45:05)
  • What are the legal ramifications of carrying a gun in a business posted against guns? (~45:50)
  • If I’m walking my dog and another dog attacks my dog can I legally shoot the attacking dog? (~47:07)
  • What are the legal consequences of shooting an aggressive dog? (~48:25)

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