Understanding the Reasonable Person Standard
While you may have heard of terms like “Stand Your Ground” or “Duty to Retreat,” you may not be familiar with the “Reasonable Person Standard,” which is actually how judges and juries decide whether you have acted properly when...
How Self-Defense Laws Differ from State to State
If you own or carry a gun for self-defense, it’s important to understand your state’s firearms laws, because they differ from one place to another. Does your state have Castle Doctrine? Do you have a duty to retreat? Can you stop a crime with lethal force?...
What Does Stand Your Ground Really Mean?
You’ve probably heard the term “Stand Your Ground” as it relates to firearms and self defense. However, states differ in how they interpret this principle in a court of law. As a gun owner, you must understand the elements necessary to legally...
How “Duty to Retreat” Affects Armed Self-Defense
Do you have a duty to retreat before you use a gun in self-defense? Even if you honestly have a fear of immediate death or serious bodily harm, Stand Your Ground laws are not the same in every state. Failure to understand the legal obligations in your state could have...
