I've seen many threads listing all the stuff people carry every day in addition to their gun: extra mag, flashlight, etc. There are 2 items which are almost always missing from those lists, and which I think are among the most important tools: a recording device and your lawyer's phone number. We'll start with the lawyer; every gun school and training video will tell you to find a good lawyer before you need one, not after. I would like to recommend the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. armedcitizensnetwork.org They are based on the premise of providing you with a complete support network in the event of legal trouble, to counter-act the network of government resources that the DA will be using against you. They recommend good lawyers, and teach them how to defend innocent people. (All they learn in law school is how to defend criminals, which requires an entirely different tactic.) They also provide $$ to help with your legal defense. If you've never heard of them and are feeling skeptical, let me drop just one name on you: Massad Ayoob. He supports them and helps train their lawyers.
On the subject of recording devices, we've all heard horror stories about bad cops. You'll have a much easier time proving your allegations if you have some evidence. Thanks to modern technology, we have all sorts of options available, from smart phones to spy pens. I've played with some different ones, and will post a thread on the Gear And Accessories forum.
On the subject of recording devices, we've all heard horror stories about bad cops. You'll have a much easier time proving your allegations if you have some evidence. Thanks to modern technology, we have all sorts of options available, from smart phones to spy pens. I've played with some different ones, and will post a thread on the Gear And Accessories forum.
