what happens to your gun after a self defense shooting?

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should I be involved in a self defence shooting I don't KNOW what will happen, but what I EXPECT to happen, assuming I survive...

My gun will be taken as evidence. I will probably spend some ammount of time in a holding cell, and be interviewed by police. I will have to apprear in court. I may or may not get my firearm back in acceptable condition.

My choice of carry and home protection firearm reflect my needs and expectations. my choices are what is dead reliable, inexpensive, and easily replacable. I've got a mossberg 500, a rock island 1911, and a yugo SKS.
 
The process will vary from state to state. I'm just guessing, but I think that the firearm used in self-defense would be taken as evidence. How long it's kept is again a variable from state to state.

In many states, if the officers responding to the scene believe it was clear-cut obviously self-defense, no arrest is made. Again, a variable. A statement will be taken, either at the scene or "downtown". Downtown can then mean a ride back home.

IOW, there is no "One size fits all."
 
jkulysses said:
Wow really I guess we are complete opposites. What would be cooler than having a gun that actually saved your life when some sicko meth head ass raper was trying to get you lol.
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Yep. Maybe even merit a place of honor on the wall with a plaque, or better yet mount a facsimile so you could still use the firearm for SD.:D
 
if i ever have to use my gun in self defense im going to consider it a blessing i had it and continue to carry it.
 
nairb35 wrote: "Think about it ,If you wound or kill someone even in sd would you want the reminder every time you pick up that weapon I guess if it was me I would not."

Its an inanimate object and if you made a clean shoot there's no sense in having an emotional response to the presence of the gun you used.
 
In my experience.....? (and only mine)

They took my gun :(

They left the safe full of guns alone :)

After much deliberation, many empty promises, and several letters to 'this guy and that guy'.. the trial of the guy accused and convicted.... :(

They gave it back :)

It had finger print dust all over it, and they wouldn't return the ammo... :(

It cleaned up fine, and I reload anyways... :)

That's as much as I know about it...
 
It's not like I would not carry anymore ,Just not that gun.I would bet there are people that have been involved in a sd incident that would agree. Yes I would be glad that I had the ability to protect myself but don't fool yourself ,there is and will be emotion involved in taking life.People that keep "trophies" from taking a life are comparable to being serial killers.
 
nairb35 said:
It's not like I would not carry anymore ,Just not that gun.I would bet there are people that have been involved in a sd incident that would agree. Yes I would be glad that I had the ability to protect myself but don't fool yourself ,there is and will be emotion involved in taking life.People that keep "trophies" from taking a life are comparable to being serial killers.
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How many infantrymen do you know?
 
I wouldnt put a dog down for defending my family. The one I have is just a mutt and she protected my wife in a very dangerous situation . I spent $1700.00 rebuilding her knees (the dogs knees). I would keep that pistol dear to my heart and would never voluntarily part with it.
 
nairb35 wrote: "Yes I would be glad that I had the ability to protect myself but don't fool yourself ,there is and will be emotion involved in taking life."

You'd be surprised what mental preparation can do. I'd bet 99% of people who are involved in SD shooting have spent zero time in mental preparation. It'd be handy if somebody with SD shooting experience would set up a training program for those of us who carry. If you've prepared yourself well ahead of time to deal with the emotional trauma you'll for sure be much better off.
 
nairb35 said:
People that keep "trophies" from taking a life are comparable to being serial killers[/B]
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That depends on your mindset. I could never live with myself if I took another life without reasonable justification. e.g. an unwarranted shooting, a vehicle accident due to my negligence, etc.

If I killed someone in a SD shooting, I honestly think I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep over it. I refuse to feel sorry for people for the things they bring on themselves. You are responsible for the consequences of your own actions, and if your actions are to threaten me with deadly force, the consequences are your own death. Your life is forfeit the moment you decided to make me or my loved ones the next victim of their violent crime.

That, and it really breaks down same as the optimist/pessimist half glass cliche. Is it the gun that took a life, or is it the gun that saved a life. It all boils down to whether you are inclined to be positive or negative.
 
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