Texasgrillchef
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In many if not most all states, the laws specify a distinction between using non-lethal or non-deadly force and using deadly or lethal force.
As I understand barring some exceptions, firearm use is almost if not always considered to be the use of deadly or lethal force.
Using your fists by most reasonable standards would be a form of non-lethal force. Using tasers, stun guns, and chemical sprays for the most part are non-lethal. Yet in many states those items are well regulated and in many circumstances even banned or outlawed.
So for someone who is disabled including those that maybe wheelchair bound, what are some legal options for them to use non lethal force? As they can’t use simple both strength and physically fight anyone. In some cases, the simple act of physical fighting would be considered deadly to them. The simple act of removing someone from a wheel chair and taking away their cellphone could be deadly to some.
As I understand barring some exceptions, firearm use is almost if not always considered to be the use of deadly or lethal force.
Using your fists by most reasonable standards would be a form of non-lethal force. Using tasers, stun guns, and chemical sprays for the most part are non-lethal. Yet in many states those items are well regulated and in many circumstances even banned or outlawed.
So for someone who is disabled including those that maybe wheelchair bound, what are some legal options for them to use non lethal force? As they can’t use simple both strength and physically fight anyone. In some cases, the simple act of physical fighting would be considered deadly to them. The simple act of removing someone from a wheel chair and taking away their cellphone could be deadly to some.