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AutoPistola · June 14, 2008, 08:16 PM

Is it only in movies?
I was under the impression that you cannot legally detain a threat with a gun; perhaps the exclusion being if a criminal broke into your home.

I'm starting to think my CCW is just about worthless; it only allows me to carry in a way that my 2A rights already guarantee...but I have to submit personal info, take a no-brainer test, and pay $50+ to get my (neutered) guaranteed 2A rights.

:barf:

June 14, 2008, 08:16 PM	#1
AutoPistola Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Location: The Boonies Posts: 426	Citizen's arrest - what's the low-down? Is it only in movies? I was under the impression that you cannot legally detain a threat with a gun; perhaps the exclusion being if a criminal broke into your home. I'm starting to think my CCW is just about worthless; it only allows me to carry in a way that my 2A rights already guarantee...but I have to submit personal info, take a no-brainer test, and pay $50+ to get my (neutered) guaranteed 2A rights.:barf: