When you get a CCW license and plan to carry, the first thing you need is not a new gun, or ammo, or a holster. It is a lawyer. If you do have to use that gun you practice with so much, you will need an attorney very badly.
No matter what you think or have been told, if you blow someone away, no matter how justified you think you are, you will be arrested. Any you might be stuck with a public defender who has 200 cases and is a contributor to Handgun Control.
Find a criminal attorney in your area who is sympathetic to gun owners and CCW. There may even be one in your pistol club. The nice lawyer who helped with your house title won't do, and will tell you so, but he may be able to refer you.
When you find a good attorney, put him or her on retainer (costs less than your weekend range ammo) and make sure that the lawyer or a firm member will be available around the clock. Bad things don't usually happen during business hours.
OK, now I'll hear from all the gunshop lawyers about how the cops will congratulate you, give you the ticker tape parade, etc. Let's hear also from cops and from anyone who has been there, done that.
No matter what you think or have been told, if you blow someone away, no matter how justified you think you are, you will be arrested. Any you might be stuck with a public defender who has 200 cases and is a contributor to Handgun Control.
Find a criminal attorney in your area who is sympathetic to gun owners and CCW. There may even be one in your pistol club. The nice lawyer who helped with your house title won't do, and will tell you so, but he may be able to refer you.
When you find a good attorney, put him or her on retainer (costs less than your weekend range ammo) and make sure that the lawyer or a firm member will be available around the clock. Bad things don't usually happen during business hours.
OK, now I'll hear from all the gunshop lawyers about how the cops will congratulate you, give you the ticker tape parade, etc. Let's hear also from cops and from anyone who has been there, done that.