by Attorney Sean Maloney | Dec 1, 2016 | Self Defense
Know the Law: Traveling While Carrying Concealed by Drew Beatty Concealed carry laws vary by state and if you travel between states, it’s important to know those variations so that you don’t violate the law. Penalties also vary by state, including landing...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 29, 2016 | Self Defense
Two is one. One is None. by Drew Beatty How much redundancy is enough for concealed carriers? “Two is one, one is none, and three is for me!” This old Navy Seal saying is often repeated in the military community, the preparedness community, and other...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 20, 2016 | Beginners 101, General, Self Defense, Training, Videos
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...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 20, 2016 | Beginners 101, General, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, True Stories, Videos
Harold Fish was a 57-year-old retired high school teacher in Arizona with a clean record and a license to carry a concealed weapon. While hiking, a man charged him, waving his arms and threatening to kill him. Harold Fish shot the man in self-defense. A jury found him...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 15, 2016 | Beginners 101, General, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, Videos
Most state laws define the circumstances under which you can legally use lethal force to defend yourself. However, the standards are subjective and you must be able to clearly articulate the reason that you felt you were in danger of death of great physical injury and...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 10, 2016 | Beginners 101, General, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, Videos
Being attacked and having your life threatened produces extreme psychological and physical stress. While the chemical changes in your body are intended to help you survive, they also prevent you from speaking and acting rationally immediately following a self-defense...