New gun research...estimated 1.67 million defensive gun uses in 2021

[Zincwarrior]

Truth.

Unfortunately for me, I am the stupid one.

 

[Divine Wind]

My opinion is to ramp down a situation, by any means possible. If brandishing a gun will work, I'm good with it.

Brandishing a gun ramps up the situation, not down. If the situation warrants pulling a gun, shoot to kill.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Brandishing a gun ramps up the situation, not down. If the situation warrants pulling a gun, shoot to kill.

What about Shoot to Thrill?

 

[Divine Wind]

What about Shoot to Thrill?

Only evil people enjoy killing and hurting others. People like these traitors:

 

[M14 Shooter]

Brandishing is USUALLY against the law. There are defenses.
Alternatively, if you draw it you should be legally ready and justified in using it if needed.

"Brandishing" laws usually revolve around drawing or otherwise making ready a gun in a situation where there is no legitimate need for deadly force.

In a self-defense situation you have the same (if not broader) right to threaten deadly force as you do to use deadly force - thus, drawing your gun and not shooting someone is not illegal.

 

[Lockback]

Whoo Hoo, this thread wins the rooting tootin Cowboy award for the day.

2021 National Firearms Survey

This report summarizes the findings of a national survey of firearms ownership and use conducted between February 17th and March 23rd, 2021 by the professional

papers.ssrn.com

Damn, what a link. But that is the study. Comical. The big one,

Defensive Gun Use: 31.1% of firearms owners have defended themselves of their property with a gun, and a majority have done so more than once.

I call absolute bullshit. I mean not even off by an order of ten. If you want to get into the details of the study, we can. But come on. One in three gun owners has had to use their gun for defense, and most of them more than once? Total horseshit. Like I said, ninety damn percent of those so-called defensive guns uses were blind shots in the night at the broken tree branch brushing against the window, or the possum digging through the trash.

You just hate guns and gun owners.

 

[Hafar1014]

Unsurprising you love to express your hatred of other Americans.

You are a wicked person who shall die alone and wrapped in hatred.

He will be acquitted under state law

In Georgia, the Castle Doctrine (codified under Georgia Code § 16-3-23) gives residents the right to use reasonable and sometimes deadly force to protect their home, motor vehicle, or place of business. It establishes that you have no duty to retreat from an intruder and are legally justified to act in self-defense under specific circumstances.
Georgia Criminal Lawyer +1

How the Castle Doctrine Works
Under Georgia law, a person is justified in threatening or using force when they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent or stop someone from unlawfully entering or attacking their "habitation" (home, car, or business).

U.S. LawShield +1
However, deadly force is only legally justified in your habitation if one of the following three conditions is met:
Justia Law +1

1. Violent/Tumultuous Entry: The entry is made in a violent manner, and you reasonably believe the intruder intends to assault someone inside and that deadly force is necessary to stop them.
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2. Forcible Entry: The intruder is not a member of your household, they unlawfully and forcibly entered the space, and you knew or had reason to believe a forcible entry took place.
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3. Preventing a Felony: You reasonably believe the intruder is entering with the intent to commit a felony (such as armed robbery or aggravated assault), and deadly force is necessary to prevent it.
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"Stand Your Ground" Extension
The Castle Doctrine is closely related to Georgia's "Stand Your Ground" law (codified under Georgia Code § 16-3-23.1). While the Castle Doctrine protects your specific property (home, car, office), Stand Your Ground extends this same principle—having no duty to retreat—to any public place where you are legally allowed to be.
Georgia Criminal Lawyer +3

 

[Hafar1014]

Brandishing a gun ramps up the situation, not down. If the situation warrants pulling a gun, shoot to kill.

most violent crimes are stopped simply by presenting a gun and never shooting it.

 

[Hafar1014]

"Brandishing" laws usually revolve around drawing or otherwise making ready a gun in a situation where there is no legitimate need for deadly force.

In a self-defense situation you have the same (if not broader) right to threaten deadly force as you do to use deadly force - thus, drawing your gun and not shooting someone is not illegal.

Thats why I carry a S&W 649 357 MAG in my pocket. I can point it at a threat and its still hidden

 

[Divine Wind]

Thats why I carry a S&W 649 357 MAG in my pocket. I can point it at a threat and its still hidden
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I like S&W's but prefer the M&P Shield in .45 although I also have one on 9mm. I keep a 1911A1 at bedside.
".45 because shooting someone twice is just silly".