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dnr1128 · June 1, 2010, 01:40 PM

In about a month I'll receive my permit and start carrying here in MS. In the copy of the laws regulating the concealed carrying of firearms I haven't seen anything regarding using it in defense of some other than the permit holder.

For instance, if I'm walking to my vehicle in a parking garage and happen upon a mugging or assault, do I have the legal duty and/or authority (moral obligation notwithstanding) to use force up to and including lethal, in defense of the victim? Would that be protected under "good Samaritan" laws or would the use of a firearm take it into another realm.

June 1, 2010, 01:40 PM	#1
dnr1128 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Posts: 166	Defense of others, legality thereof In about a month I'll receive my permit and start carrying here in MS. In the copy of the laws regulating the concealed carrying of firearms I haven't seen anything regarding using it in defense of some other than the permit holder. For instance, if I'm walking to my vehicle in a parking garage and happen upon a mugging or assault, do I have the legal duty and/or authority (moral obligation notwithstanding) to use force up to and including lethal, in defense of the victim? Would that be protected under "good Samaritan" laws or would the use of a firearm take it into another realm.