I really question the self defense laws of many state's, and don't understand that right being limited to any extent. In my state we don't carry the burden of proof. We can use any weapon for any circumstance that threatens our personal safety or that of another. The perp. doesn't have to have any weapon or pose any threat beyond a physical stance, approach, or verbal. If the perp is by our perception is a threat to our physical safety to any extent, we can act as we deem necessary, without fear of being detained or having our weapon held pending an investigation. Additionally, we can carry in any manner we please without the need for a permit. We can carry into establishments that serve alcohol if we are not consuming. We can buy / sell without paper work unless doing so from an FFL. We have no waiting period or other interuptive process other than an instant background check. If for some reason a hold appears on a background check, not a refusal, the state only has 72 hrs. to make a descision before the sale is made.
This self defense law gives us the ability to avoid having taking a life in reailty, because we can draw our gun, fire a warning shot, and if all that doesn't stop the threat, shoot the perp.. But we are not forced to wait to first be physically attacked before using our weapon, it's just an open option.
I carry open into my bank, and I'm not bothered with questions from LE. LE that I've made contact with supports this self defense law and feels more citizens should take steps to defend their safety.
" When seconds count, the police are only a few minutes away"
What are the self defense laws in your state? And what do you like or dislike about those laws?
This self defense law gives us the ability to avoid having taking a life in reailty, because we can draw our gun, fire a warning shot, and if all that doesn't stop the threat, shoot the perp.. But we are not forced to wait to first be physically attacked before using our weapon, it's just an open option.
I carry open into my bank, and I'm not bothered with questions from LE. LE that I've made contact with supports this self defense law and feels more citizens should take steps to defend their safety.
" When seconds count, the police are only a few minutes away"
What are the self defense laws in your state? And what do you like or dislike about those laws?