Posts Tagged ‘Use of Force’
What is Excessive Force? No Charges in Houston Taqueria Shooting
This week, a grand jury in Texas decd to indict a man for shooting and killing another man who was actively robbing patrons in a restaurant. You may be familiar…
Read MoreHatchet Wielding Lunatic Teaches Lesson on Real-Life Violence
Violent encounters like this one in a New York City restaurant seem to be commonplace. We could spend a lot of time analyzing the many useful lessons this video provides.…
Read MoreWhen is a Punch Considered Deadly Force?
A seventeen-year-old is facing a manslaughter charge after an April 21 fight in Brunswick, Georgia. No, he didn’t shoot anyone with his everyday carry (EDC) handgun. The young man didn’t…
Read MoreCan You Shoot a Peeping Tom – The “Fear Factor”
A woman in Texas shot a man claiming she was in fear of her life. The incident started shortly before 11 PM on Friday, September 10th. According to reports, while…
Read MoreAre you Your Own Worst Character Witness?
Because you carry a firearm, you are at a higher risk of ending up in court. Yes, you may also be less likely to die at the hands of an…
Read MoreEpisode 148: Stand Your Ground – Self Defense Law with Andrew Branca
Riley and Jacob had the privilege of interviewing Andrew Branca, the top attorney in the U.S. for all things self-defense law. Andrew is the author of the bo The Law of Self Defense and is an experienced attorney who teaches at the FBI’s National Academy, has taught at Sig Sauer Academy, appears on the Outdoor Channel’s TV show “The Best Defense”, and writes extensively for websites and blogs on including the National Review. He is often quoted as a subject matter expert on use-of-force law by major national and broadcast media. He regularly consults with attorneys across the nation on various self-defense cases. In this episode we get into “Stand Your Ground” law, “Castle Doctrine”, “Make My Day”, how to deal with law enforcement and the consequences immediately following a defensive gun use.
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