7 Ways Good Guys Screw Up in Armed Self-Defense Situations

Take a look at this great article over at the Guns Save Lives site.

The gist:

The unfortunate truth is, however, that even if their local prosecutor celebrates the righteous use of force in self-defense situations, good guys can still screw things up. It’s not difficult in the heat of the moment with adrenaline pumping. Some of that involves tactics, but most of of it involves the aftermath of the use of force relating to interactions with local police and prosecutors.

Sadly, sometimes those mistakes cost armed good guys their lives. Other times it costs them their life savings. Or a big chunk of their lives spent in prison rather that with their family.

We own and carry guns to make us harder to kill. Using decent tactics will help keep us alive and well. Moreover, the prudent person will understand the laws around armed self-defense so they’re harder to charge and convict afterwards.

The list:

1. Chasing or shooting at fleeing bad guys

2. Not understanding the concept of 'Imminence'

3. Thinking your home is your castle

4. Using deadly force to defend property

5. Not keeping the proper mindset

6. Using force in self-defense that could be avoided

7. Not having an attorney present before you answer questions from the police

Go to the site and take a look at the great examples under each one of these points. Get educated on this area, it will be on the final exam.