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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.
Surrounding protesters start smashing up your car. You fear for your life. What can you legally do?
I don't know various State laws on this. Accurate commentary appreciated for the benefit of all.
from the article:
What does the law say?
The quick answer is that a motor vehicle is pretty...
No stories from a friend, (or friend of a friend) that have been embellished to heck and back. I wanna hear your personal accounts of any instance where you had to defend yourself or others and refused to be a victim. I will start:
Back when I was about 18, a friend and I were walking late at...
What kind of trouble would someone be in if you used a legally carried pistol to defend yourself at a rally
against antifa beating on you?
Would you be accused of being antagonistic by being there in the first place with a gun?
What if you were wearing Trump gear? Would you be able to claim self...
I live in NE Portland. Recently, a woman was walking her dog in a nearby park and encountered a coyote. She made it home, but then her dog because barking at the front window. She looked out and saw four coyotes circling in her front yard.
I take my dog to a park (different one but near)...
I'm new to this forum. I am a disabled Vietnam veteran. After I left Vietnam, I swore that I would not own a firearm.
But the times have changed. I am thinking of buying a firearm, but not sure which one. Probably only be used for self defense when the SHTF.
Any suggestions for a hesitant...
Hi! My name is Grey. I'm a pretty new gun owner interested in hunting, personal and home defense as well as defending vulnerable communities. I am a 30 year old genderqueer individual. I bought my first gun right around election time because I didn't feel safe, and I didn't feel I could rely...
I have 2 boxes of Hornady 44 Magnum self defense ammo available. Bo th boxes have 20 rounds.
One box is LEVERevolution 225 gr FTX Flex Tip(red tip). $15
The other box is Hornady Custom 240 gr XTP $15
Trades: .22lr, 38 spcl. .380 acp, 45 acp, or .223/5.56 ammo
I live in Hillsboro...
Self-defense is a questionable argument for owning a gun
"So it is questionable whether we have not only a right to forceful protective measures but also a right to take those measures ourselves. If the right to do so has been delegated to the police and, in case of foreign invasion, to the...
Saw this one last night. Couldn't believe ABC actually showed it. Three armed burglars meet up with one woman and it doesn't turn out well for them. One of the burglars died.
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One thing I've noticed is how far behind SD bullet technology is compared to hunting bullets. I attribute this to the fact there is a lot more practical knowledge of bullet performance on animals than people. Are animals so different that technology isn't applicable? Hunters have madenthe...
Up for consideration of trade is my mint condition H&K VP9 9mm. This weapon is hands down the mos comfortable, accurate , easy shooting factory handgun I've ever handled. It is in as new condition and had about 100 rounds through it. Comes with 3 hi cap mags, a true 90 lumen tactical light, 3...
Hey folks,
Just FYI, this is the last week for 25% discounted registration for the Law of Self Defense Class being held at Threat Dynamics (Sherwood OR, SW of Portland) on Saturday, August 13. On Wednesday July 13 the price jumps $50, so to avoid that you need to register prior to that date...
For anyone interested, might be a good read. Written by an attorney, Andrew Branca. His message: You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill. Know the law so you’re hard to convict.