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What Community topics have you found the most helpful to you?

All legal advices. It doesn’t matter what happens around, we always have to know what is right and what is wrong.

Ask an Attorney: Self-defense and a legal defense

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/ask-an-attorney-what-is-self-defense/ Self-defense is an affirmative defense. Your attorney will have to show that certain triggering criteria and conditions were met in order to raise that defense. Self-defense is self-defense, not stuff defense. I love the way Tom Grieve breaks down the legalese in his videos. His explanations are easy-to-understand and enlightening about the law. What other legal explanations would you find helpful for your self-defe…

Ask an Attorney: Calling 9-1-1

If you haven’t seen Tom Grieve in one of our Live Training Broadcasts, you’re missing out! Tom is a Wisconsin attorney who can relay legal info in plain English - and he’s a really nice guy to boot! Here’s a blog post / video from him about what to tell the 911 operator if you’re ever in a self-defense incident. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/what-to-say-to-911-after-a-self-defense-incident/

What's your aftermath plan?

When you’re talking with the police after a self-defense situation, the USCCA recommends you: Comply: Follow all police instructions. Explain: “I was attacked, feared for my life & had to defend myself.” Identify: Point out evidence, witnesses, and attacker. Medical: Request medical attention, if necessary Silence: “I will cooperate 100%, but first I need my attorney.” (Do not talk further without your lawyer present.) After the initial conversation with the police, what’s your plan for the …

Warning shots

Here’s a great article from Attorney Tom Grieve about warning shots: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/should-i-shoot-a-warning-shot/