shotgunner
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Hello,
I'm about to receive my ccw some time this year. I'm a resident of Michigan and a responsible firearm owner.
If I have to shoot somebody, with justification of course. Whether they are killed or merely injured, they or their family can sue me for either hurting them, or killing them. Why aren't there laws that protect the law obiding citizen in situations like this?
Here is basically what I'm talking about.
There should be a new, federal law, that concerns the protection of CCW holders who've injured or killed somebody in self defense. This law should protect the CCW holder's property, bank accounts, and any other assets that may be taken from them in the case of a civil lawsuit that the attacker's family has initiated on behalf of their injured/deceased (scumbag in most cases) relative. Why should I have to risk losing everything that I own because I had every reason to shoot somebody in order to protect myself, family, or even a stranger in need?
Would somebody please elaborate on this for me and possibly tell me why no such protection for responsible firearm owners exists? If the LEO agencies can't be sued for justifiable shootings then why shouldn't private citizens be protected as well?
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
I'm about to receive my ccw some time this year. I'm a resident of Michigan and a responsible firearm owner.
If I have to shoot somebody, with justification of course. Whether they are killed or merely injured, they or their family can sue me for either hurting them, or killing them. Why aren't there laws that protect the law obiding citizen in situations like this?
Here is basically what I'm talking about.
There should be a new, federal law, that concerns the protection of CCW holders who've injured or killed somebody in self defense. This law should protect the CCW holder's property, bank accounts, and any other assets that may be taken from them in the case of a civil lawsuit that the attacker's family has initiated on behalf of their injured/deceased (scumbag in most cases) relative. Why should I have to risk losing everything that I own because I had every reason to shoot somebody in order to protect myself, family, or even a stranger in need?
Would somebody please elaborate on this for me and possibly tell me why no such protection for responsible firearm owners exists? If the LEO agencies can't be sued for justifiable shootings then why shouldn't private citizens be protected as well?
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.