I would like to explore some thoughts, opinions, and reflections on the issue of using a gun for self-defense that has been modified or enhanced. I have started a conversation with someone about whether or not my carry gun which is a Glock 27 with several aftermarket modifications would be a liability to me in a court battle. This is all hypothetical ofcourse, but I would like to give it some forethought so that if I ever have to face this situation in real-life, I will be somewhat prepared. All of the modifications (which I like to think of as enhancments), are useful to me in some way. Mostly because they make the gun more fun to shoot and shoot accurately.
Here is a list of the modifications:
1. Crimson Trace Custom Laser (mounted in front of trigger guard(more of a play-toy)
2. Pierce Magazine Extention Floorplate
3. Extended Slide Release Button
4. Extended Magazine Release Button
5. Lightning Strike Titanium Striker (firing
pin)
6. Lightning Strike Titanium Safety Button
7. Ross Birdsong "Black-T" metal finish
8. Decal-Grip grip tape
I think that I have a neat little 'package' of a gun, but I am interested on other views as to whether of not these modifications would cause me trouble in a court of law. I certainly hope that God forbide I ever have to defend myself using deadly force that the issue of guilt will not be in question as to whether it was justified or not. I also hope that the issue of gun modifications wouldn't come up, but I think that it's good to explore these and other hypothetical questions beforehand. Please, only serious debate and comments should be brought up. Thanks in advance......
Here is a list of the modifications:
1. Crimson Trace Custom Laser (mounted in front of trigger guard(more of a play-toy)
2. Pierce Magazine Extention Floorplate
3. Extended Slide Release Button
4. Extended Magazine Release Button
5. Lightning Strike Titanium Striker (firing
pin)
6. Lightning Strike Titanium Safety Button
7. Ross Birdsong "Black-T" metal finish
8. Decal-Grip grip tape
I think that I have a neat little 'package' of a gun, but I am interested on other views as to whether of not these modifications would cause me trouble in a court of law. I certainly hope that God forbide I ever have to defend myself using deadly force that the issue of guilt will not be in question as to whether it was justified or not. I also hope that the issue of gun modifications wouldn't come up, but I think that it's good to explore these and other hypothetical questions beforehand. Please, only serious debate and comments should be brought up. Thanks in advance......