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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc
What is the best way to handle a self defense shooting? What should be said and what should not be said?
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My advice in a self-defense shooting is to first make sure the weapon is holstered before LEO's arrive (…
if possible; a dynamic situation may still require you to have your firearm drawn until authorities arrive). If the shooting occurred in a public place, lie on the ground once the police arrive. Be ready to be detained and placed in handcuffs until the situation is Code 4. Be sure to articulate that you were scared for your life and/or the life of your family members, that you attempted to de-escalate and that the suspect put you in a situation where you had no other choice but to draw your weapon and fire rounds at the suspect. Never, ever say that you weren't scared or in fear for your life (…
trust me, some people do, and it nullifies the self-defense argument). Never, ever say that you approached the suspect/closed the distance. That doesn't mean that you need to give up the ground you've already covered, but closing the distance turns you into the aggressor (…
in the eyes of the defense or the shitty D.A. that decides to file charges on you).