Who do you call after defending with a firearm?

Legal & Second Amendment
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Hello everyone, I am a newbie here.

I have viewed and absorbed as much as I can from online training on this subject, especially USCCA.
My question: although I don’t have a legal counselor at this time, if I were to use my weapon and harmed someone with my firearm, and then called 911, what next?
Do I call a common number at USCCA for representation and or direction, or am I expected to have a defense attorney already in my phonebook?

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@CameraShoot Welcome to the community. For help call 1-800-674-9779.
Or @moderators on here. :us:

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Welcome to the community. Along with the phone number already provided. I would suggest that you find a USCCA Instructor in your area and take one of his or her courses offered. Our Course of Instruction provides exactly what to do and whom you should call.

Stay safe!

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Thanks Bruce26, I am doing that. I believe on the initial phone intro, it may have already answered my question.

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Welcome to the family @CameraShoot and you are in the right place at the right time.

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If you have the USCCA membership Insurance just follow the instructions on the back of the card.

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Welcome @CameraShoot!

If you want a specific attorney, you can let USCCA know and they will add that info to your account. If you have the time, you may want to talk to a few lawyers in your area to see if there is someone you would prefer to represent you.

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Being prepared has never hurt anybody. I would suggest go through the USCCA and find an Attorney before you even need one. Talk to him and have his card in your wallet.

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Thanks everyone! This was a real help and answered my question. I also had a great long chat with one of the agents at the 800 # provided by Bruce26!

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Great suggestion!

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Welcome!
I think it’s fantastic you are actually thinking about this before it happens. Kudos.

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Thanks, Aaron25. Actually just sent an email to a local USCCA attorney moments ago and filed this info in my cell phone. Not having someone to call is really scary especially when speaking of a shooting. It’s one of the reasons I joined USCCA in the first place.

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I cross referenced AVVO Criminal Defense attorneys with USCCA attorneys and sent emails to a few saying I just joined the USCCA and wanted to talk to them about self defense situations. I met with 2 lawyers in person and one of them was helpful and very open. He was also active in 2A related events. He’s now on my profile to contact.

Good Luck!

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Thanks for the tip, PDA3, as naturally, this is all new to me. I took your advice and also contacted one of the AVVO attorneys who happen to be in my town!

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Thanks for the great advice Enzo_T. I’m trying to prepare if the need comes without losing it!

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This :point_up_2:should always be your first call.

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This is me, Before becoming a member. 911, Call lawyer,Wait, Remain silent. Now the modification is follow instructions on back of my member card.
Since becoming a member had looked around fro capable attorneys. Not sure that the avg lawyer here specializes in self Defense cases. It may be a question to ask now before hand

BTW Welcome to the community

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Before I wrote my comment I should have said see Enzo T statement above

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Thanks Arnie_W. The whole intent was for a backup. Both rather local with one listed by USCCA and the other from another similar source.

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Your welcome, I started typing before I saw that Enzo had gave you the answer. Have a good day!

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