CCW Liability

[Geno]

I like that, Quickdraw.

I wish that in Michigan that elderly people could qualify with a .22 LR. The elderly would be more likely to carry! I do know several business owners who carry S&W .22LR revolvers (10 shots). I had to shoot at least a .380 but for me it doesn't matter because I carry a .45 and a 9MM.

Doc2005

 

[Hawken50]

There is very little liability in only shooting people who need to be shot.

Now that is destined to become a classic.

 

[Rockstar]

Worrying about your potential liability, should you actually have to use a firearm in self-defense (contrary to Jim Keenan's "expert" advice) is something that should never enter your mind.

How you are treated, post-shooting, depends on your jurisdiction. In many jurisdictions, a D.A.'s political ambitions would be thwarted, should he/she unnecessarily prosecute honest citizens who've used lethal force to defend themselves or others. Thankfully, I live in one of those jurisdictions.

If you hesitate for a millisecond, when The Time comes, all these discussions about liability might very well be moot. Like Gwalchmai said, there are many cases in GA and other Red states where honest citizens aren't treated as criminals, unless they actually behave as criminals.

Best advice is: (1) never read a book or article by a buy named Ayoob; (2) get your legal advice from a real criminal defense lawyer (not l.e.o.) in your jurisdiction; (3) have a better mindset about not hesitating to use lethal force than the guy who's trying to kill you.

 

[ShackleMeNot]

Now that is destined to become a classic.

Not everyone seems to think so