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12-01-2014, 02:51 PM
Hi all,
Just figured I solicit opinions here, for conversation. I have had my CCW license since May 2014. However, I've only carried maybe three times since then. I struggle with the following issues:
1. Fear of legal repercussions if I ever should have to use in self defense (you are nearly 100% gonna get sued by the criminal or his family. So, yes I defended myself, but my life is still ruined financially with legal fees and other factors based on public sentiment. (I do have NRA "insurance"...FYI).
2. The police may try to pin something on you to make their jobs easier/ expedient. (my CCW instructor warned me of this possibility in the class). I think I'd be in shock and I'd probably spout something they could use against me. I may not have presence of mind to claim "I'm the victim" or "talk to a lawyer" first.
3. Fear of breaking the law based on community policy, not noticing the GFZ sign, etc.
4. Not being 100% certain I could ever use it in self defense with intention to actually shoot. I tell myself that I should carry and my decision will be made based on the threat.
5. Inconvenience of having to constantly disarm for GFZ, then rearm, then disarm again, depending on where I am.
That's pretty much it. Obviously the most important one above is really #4. Don't carry unless you're prepared to use it if the situation arises. I think I can do this, but there is still fear factor. You hear a lot of hot air / talk about "oh, I'd just pop this bad dude" and other banter, but when the threat becomes a reality? How many of your are willing? When I took the CCW course, I answered "YES" to that question. But, I've never been in a life threatening situation before, usually because I avoided potential threats.
So, for myself, my plan is to carry if I'm ever in an area of higher risk, or by myself on trips, etc....and to bring a can of pepper spray as my first choice of defense (of course, avoid the situation if possible).
Just figured I solicit opinions here, for conversation. I have had my CCW license since May 2014. However, I've only carried maybe three times since then. I struggle with the following issues:
1. Fear of legal repercussions if I ever should have to use in self defense (you are nearly 100% gonna get sued by the criminal or his family. So, yes I defended myself, but my life is still ruined financially with legal fees and other factors based on public sentiment. (I do have NRA "insurance"...FYI).
2. The police may try to pin something on you to make their jobs easier/ expedient. (my CCW instructor warned me of this possibility in the class). I think I'd be in shock and I'd probably spout something they could use against me. I may not have presence of mind to claim "I'm the victim" or "talk to a lawyer" first.
3. Fear of breaking the law based on community policy, not noticing the GFZ sign, etc.
4. Not being 100% certain I could ever use it in self defense with intention to actually shoot. I tell myself that I should carry and my decision will be made based on the threat.
5. Inconvenience of having to constantly disarm for GFZ, then rearm, then disarm again, depending on where I am.
That's pretty much it. Obviously the most important one above is really #4. Don't carry unless you're prepared to use it if the situation arises. I think I can do this, but there is still fear factor. You hear a lot of hot air / talk about "oh, I'd just pop this bad dude" and other banter, but when the threat becomes a reality? How many of your are willing? When I took the CCW course, I answered "YES" to that question. But, I've never been in a life threatening situation before, usually because I avoided potential threats.
So, for myself, my plan is to carry if I'm ever in an area of higher risk, or by myself on trips, etc....and to bring a can of pepper spray as my first choice of defense (of course, avoid the situation if possible).
Just figured I solicit opinions here, for conversation. I have had my CCW license since May 2014. However, I've only carried maybe three times since then. I struggle with the following issues:
1. Fear of legal repercussions if I ever should have to use in self defense (you are nearly 100% gonna get sued by the criminal or his family. So, yes I defended myself, but my life is still ruined financially with legal fees and other factors based on public sentiment. (I do have NRA "insurance"...FYI).
2. The police may try to pin something on you to make their jobs easier/ expedient. (my CCW instructor warned me of this possibility in the class). I think I'd be in shock and I'd probably spout something they could use against me. I may not have presence of mind to claim "I'm the victim" or "talk to a lawyer" first.
3. Fear of breaking the law based on community policy, not noticing the GFZ sign, etc.
4. Not being 100% certain I could ever use it in self defense with intention to actually shoot. I tell myself that I should carry and my decision will be made based on the threat.
5. Inconvenience of having to constantly disarm for GFZ, then rearm, then disarm again, depending on where I am.
That's pretty much it. Obviously the most important one above is really #4. Don't carry unless you're prepared to use it if the situation arises. I think I can do this, but there is still fear factor. You hear a lot of hot air / talk about "oh, I'd just pop this bad dude" and other banter, but when the threat becomes a reality? How many of your are willing? When I took the CCW course, I answered "YES" to that question. But, I've never been in a life threatening situation before, usually because I avoided potential threats.
So, for myself, my plan is to carry if I'm ever in an area of higher risk, or by myself on trips, etc....and to bring a can of pepper spray as my first choice of defense (of course, avoid the situation if possible).