Going back 6 months to the story about the Chicago Uber driver who stopped a mass killing by shooting him 6 times, I noticed that only 3 injuries were sustained by the "victim". I'm assuming the Uber driver missed 3 times. What if he struck an innocent bystander while attempting to stop the mass killing? Are their any laws that would protect the CC holder in a situation like this?
Any laws that protect CC holders
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That's a matter of state law, so it could vary from state to state. That said, I'm unaware of any state laws that would protect a CCer in the situation you've described (shooting at aggressor, but hitting a nearby innocent instead).
Telekinesis
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Nope. You are responsible for every round you fire. If you miss and hit someone who wasn't attacking you, there is a good chance you will have some interaction with the legal system, be it criminal or civil.
If you want legal protection for missed shots, become a cop
Just a joke, I know LEOs try to make hits and not endanger innocents.
If you want legal protection for missed shots, become a cop
Just a joke, I know LEOs try to make hits and not endanger innocents.
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I figured there would be civil charges, a decent insurance policy would mitigate that. It is the criminal charges that might make someone think twice about taking the shot, even if it kept other people alive.Nope. You are responsible for every round you fire. If you miss and hit someone who wasn't attacking you, there is a good chance you will have some interaction with the legal system, be it criminal or civil.
If you want legal protection for missed shots, become a cop
Just a joke, I know LEOs try to make hits and not endanger innocents.
pbearperry
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Using your firearm under any circumstance while in public is risky business. Even it the only one injured is the bad guy, you still may be sued. Police Officers have one huge advantage. If they go by the book and their training, the jurisdictions they work for stand behind them during law suits. All you will have behind you is your personal property and money you have or may have down the road. For this reason, unless I am in danger or a loved one or close friend is in danger, my firearm stays holstered. I am not the Lone Ranger.
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My personal carry firearm is hopefully my ticket out of a bad situation. Thats all it is.
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