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ClydeFrog · April 19, 2011, 11:40 PM

The post to me is more of a legal issue that a simple topic question.
You'd need to follow your own state's or juristdiction's legal standard for defense or protection & be within the laws re: weapons/ammunition/licenses-permits/etc.
As posted here & in other forums online, the use of a firearm is considered DEADLY or LETHAL force. Displaying or drawing a firearm may be different for sworn LE officers but unless you fall into that catagory, you must not use a gun unless you or someone near you meets the deadly force standards.
My state's Div of Licensing & AG's office is fairly clear about that point.
Clyde
ps: If you honestly do not feel you can shoot or kill another person, DO NOT carry a firearm!

April 19, 2011, 11:40 PM	#10
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Forum post, legal issue... The post to me is more of a legal issue that a simple topic question. You'd need to follow your own state's or juristdiction's legal standard for defense or protection & be within the laws re: weapons/ammunition/licenses-permits/etc. As posted here & in other forums online, the use of a firearm is considered DEADLY or LETHAL force. Displaying or drawing a firearm may be different for sworn LE officers but unless you fall into that catagory, you must not use a gun unless you or someone near you meets the deadly force standards. My state's Div of Licensing & AG's office is fairly clear about that point. Clyde ps: If you honestly do not feel you can shoot or kill another person, DO NOT carry a firearm!