Here's an issue I'm very curious about. And I'm not making any judgements here or offering advice. I guess I'm mostly thinking out loud and want to see if it resonates.
Many/most of the people who come to this board own firearms. Most of them state that they would use their firearms in the defense of life, maybe even property. Many of them actually carry concealed firearms for that purpose.
There is a very worthwhile read in the March issue of Combat Handguns by Massad Ayoob regarding the potential consequences of using your firearm on another person.
My question is: To what depth have you personally considered those consequences? And what, if any, plans/steps have you taken to protect yourself after the fact? Are you prepared for what can happen after a shooting? If not, should you be carrying?
I know the old saw about "I'd rather be tried by twelve than carried by six." Sounds really impressive, maybe even macho, until that time comes.
It appears to more the rule than the exception if you are involved in a justified shooting that the very least thing that will happen is you'll get hit very, very hard financially. At worst, you may well do considerable prison time - if you're lucky. Criminal and civil problems are both parts of the equation.
I call to mind the recent instance of a man (schoolteacher) who was hiking and attacked by a man who was walking a couple of dogs (who initally threatened the teacher). The attacker was shot, died and the teacher is now doing nine years I believe. Found guilty by a jury of his peers. This was the subject of a recent THR thread and was on.... Dateline?
I read and enjoy many of the SHTF threads that happen here. Highly entertaining. Isn't it more likely that you might use your CCW in "real" life than against the zombies, black helicopter soldiers, TEOTWAWKI hordes or whatever?
Have you ever had any formal training that would prepare you for the aftermath, not just the shooting? Who would you use for a lawyer?
Do you know what to say/not say in the aftermath of such a traumatic event?
Would you get the yellow pages out and let your fingers do the walking when choosing a lawyer. You might get a good divorce attorney, but can he handle a homicide charge?
I've heard it might be prudent to find out who the police use for defense in your area and get to know him. It wouldn't be cheap, but it seems that nothing after a shooting is.
I could ramble on.... I'd rather hear your thoughts.
Many/most of the people who come to this board own firearms. Most of them state that they would use their firearms in the defense of life, maybe even property. Many of them actually carry concealed firearms for that purpose.
There is a very worthwhile read in the March issue of Combat Handguns by Massad Ayoob regarding the potential consequences of using your firearm on another person.
My question is: To what depth have you personally considered those consequences? And what, if any, plans/steps have you taken to protect yourself after the fact? Are you prepared for what can happen after a shooting? If not, should you be carrying?
I know the old saw about "I'd rather be tried by twelve than carried by six." Sounds really impressive, maybe even macho, until that time comes.
It appears to more the rule than the exception if you are involved in a justified shooting that the very least thing that will happen is you'll get hit very, very hard financially. At worst, you may well do considerable prison time - if you're lucky. Criminal and civil problems are both parts of the equation.
I call to mind the recent instance of a man (schoolteacher) who was hiking and attacked by a man who was walking a couple of dogs (who initally threatened the teacher). The attacker was shot, died and the teacher is now doing nine years I believe. Found guilty by a jury of his peers. This was the subject of a recent THR thread and was on.... Dateline?
I read and enjoy many of the SHTF threads that happen here. Highly entertaining. Isn't it more likely that you might use your CCW in "real" life than against the zombies, black helicopter soldiers, TEOTWAWKI hordes or whatever?
Have you ever had any formal training that would prepare you for the aftermath, not just the shooting? Who would you use for a lawyer?
Do you know what to say/not say in the aftermath of such a traumatic event?
Would you get the yellow pages out and let your fingers do the walking when choosing a lawyer. You might get a good divorce attorney, but can he handle a homicide charge?
I've heard it might be prudent to find out who the police use for defense in your area and get to know him. It wouldn't be cheap, but it seems that nothing after a shooting is.
I could ramble on.... I'd rather hear your thoughts.
