If you watch TV and movies, you might think that it’s a good idea to brandish a weapon to back someone off, or shoot someone in the arm or leg, or maybe fire a warning shot. But many legal experts advise that these actions can get you into serious legal trouble.
Learn about the laws of brandishing a weapon, shooting to wound, and warning shots in this episode of the SecondCall Defense podcast.
And have you joined Second Call Defense yet? Co-founder and firearms attorney Sean Maloney explains why it may be the difference between going to jail and going free after a self-defense shooting.
Good advice to keep in mind when to reach for my firearm.
Daniel,
I have represented many people throughout the years who brandished their firearm in self-defense, just like millions of other Americans. It is the most underreported use of force in America. As soon as you are safe, call the non-emergency police number or 911 if you do not have the non-emergency number and report the incident. The Clients I have represented for brandishing that I have the most difficulty defending are those who fail to call law enforcement, or the true bad guy beat them to it, the perception is that the first to call is the victim.