Afraid you’ll get sued if you use a gun in self defense…?

[AJMD429]

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…if so, don’t carry a slingshot instead…!

https://youtube.com/shorts/jdAYo1gpA9A

(Too bad he didn’t use a 45-70…)

[Grizz]

anyone who has to use a gun to stop a criminal, and gets sued, should counter-sue the parents for raising a criminal. the flip of the parents being charged for the actions of their childrens . . .

[4t5]

A judge with common sense will throw out this case , but they are few and far between.

[horsesoldier03]

To carry a gun without a legal defense plan is extremely reckless. I agree that we are not the problem, it is lawless individual content to prey on whoever is available. However, you can never dismiss a bleeding heart judge or jury that finds you criminally or civilly liable. The best case scenario is you are no billed/exonerated/found innocent, but as we have seen civil courts are not respecting findings of criminal courts. You could lose everything you have worked for and even have serious relationship issues in the aftermath of the shooting. I actually bought a slingshot years ago after there was a post regarding a man that had mastered the slingshot. Guess I better retire it!

[AJMD429]

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Indiana got a law passed that if you use a gun in self-defense and are vindicated by the courts as having done so, that you are not allowed to be sued by the person you shot.

Look up attorney Guy Relford, a.k.a. “The Gun Guy”. He has a website for his law office and a show on WIBC radio. It might be worth emulating in your state if you can get a legislator or advocate to sponsor a similar law.

The impetus in Indiana was a woman who was a concealed carrier, and intervened to save the life of a law enforcement officer who is being attacked, and had been disarmed by the criminal. The criminals family sued her, even though she was clearly intervening to save a life. Relford is a pro gun attorney and took out the cars, ultimately getting legislation passed to assure that that that thing would never happen again.

[Paladin]

To carry a gun without a legal defense plan is extremely reckless. I agree that we are not the problem, it is lawless individual content to prey on whoever is available. However, you can never dismiss a bleeding heart judge or jury that finds you criminally or civilly liable. The best case scenario is you are no billed/exonerated/found innocent, but as we have seen civil courts are not respecting findings of criminal courts. You could lose everything you have worked for and even have serious relationship issues in the aftermath of the shooting. I actually bought a slingshot years ago after there was a post regarding a man that had mastered the slingshot. Guess I better retire it!

Sad to say, CORRECT.

[Eddie Southgate]

I ain't scared.

[450 Fuller]

As a retired Federal/state agent and US Army officer: have a plan.
The CCW folks that advertise are correct in 48 out of 50 states. Beware of large cities with histories of modern violence related to drugs, gangs, and stolen guns.
Castle doctrine only works in states that support it by law. Have a carry permit where required.
Sooner or later one may find themselves in a self-defense situation. Persons with LENF background may be held to a higher standard.
BUT, its your life or loved one...so do the common sense drill double tap or comparable immediate action. Bad guys don't rehearse a plan and may be high on drugs and dumned down stupidity.
Be prepared.