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self defense
Self-defense (self-defence primarily in British English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.
Anyone try one out yet? It was featured in this month’s American Rifleman magazine and had pretty good reviews coming out of Gunsite Academy testing. I’ve watched quite a few videos on it and people seem to like it, but I’m wanting to find out what the masses have to say and if it’s having any...
The following is a three part article, done in an interview format, from the Armed Citizen's Legal Defense Network. It details a self defense shooting whereby the defendant shot an unarmed man, and the subsequent trial that followed where he was tried for murder. He was ultimately acquitted...
Has anyone tried out the light bullet, high speed, self defense rounds available. I like the fact that light bullets creates less recoil and shoot flatter. In the micro compact type guns it seems like this would be a big plus not to mention the overall weight of the carry gun is lighter. Does...
This two part article appears on the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network's website. If you're not familiar with them, they are one of the larger entities providing CCW insurance. The articles detail the story of an armed CCW carrier who was tried for 1st Degree Murder...among other things...for...
Oregon supreme court ruling that defendant Kenneth Wood had the right to defend himself against what he believed was unlawful physical force being used against him police officers. This case also established that the premise of self defense lies solely on the defendant raising self defense, and...
Very good condition .38 special Ruger LCRx with copper cylinder and green Crimson Trace laser. Located in EUGENE. Come with:
-original Hogue grip
-HK speed loader
-pocket holster
-original boxes/paperwork for gun+laser
-Ruger range pouch
-25 rounds Hornady Critical Defense
-75 FMJ target rounds...
Pepper spray has been a part of my EDC for years. I've had occasion to use it in situations where I though it would be inappropriate to use my pistol. It was very effective. After reading about a dog attack, I thought it might be a good idea to bring up carrying pepper spray and start a...
This is an older story, but first I heard of it and it didn't seem to be in this section. I did a search and it didn't show up so apologies if this is a repost.
Homeowner shoots at drive-by suspects, killing 2
Excellent marksmanship by the homeowner.
Hoping there aren't any weird twists to this story, sounds like a lawful shooting. Glad her and her kids are safe, but I wonder if she decides to carry the gun on her person and not her glovebox in the future...
Mother Shoots Man Who Was Trying to Steal Her SUV With Her Kids Inside
OK I've had this stuff piled here and there for over a year now. Finally time to clean it out and pass it on to someone who can use it. Most of this was acquired as parts of larger trades in the past or an estate bulk sale. I've tried to set reasonable prices. Everything is OBO. So feel free to...
I'm thinking about building or buying a pistol caliber AR pistol; possibly even a Sig MPX. Better do it before the politicians tell me I can't. I built my carbine length AR but have a feeling this is a whole different animal. I'm looking for opinions and reviews on lower brands, barrel lengths...
I had not seen an update here on this incident so I went looking and found this:
No charges filed in I-5 shooting death
Looks as if the prosecutors could not prove other then self defense. SO no Charges for the Young woman.
IMHO GOOD.
I purchased a Glock .380 last year and promptly purchased several boxes of different brands of ammunition to see what was most accurate. I shot a total of around 300 rounds through it over the course of a few months then went back to shooting my .45 and haven’t shot it since. The Glock 42 is a...
Hypothetically, let's say this new "assault weapon" ban passes in OR. If someone were to not register their concealed carry pistol that holds more than 10 rounds, and then used it in what would otherwise be considered legal self defense, does the legal status of the weapon have any impact on...