Posted on 11/28/2016 6:10:49 PM PST by B4Ranch
Do not fool yourself about what the aftermath of a defensive shooting is going to be like. Some people have an image in their head that’s been put there by watching too much television and bad platitudes from elected officials and spokespersons for various groups. As with anything else, the reality is so much worse than the fantasy.
For instance, most people don’t think it’s entirely possible that their defensive handgun will not only be confiscated by law enforcement, but never returned. It’s actually fairly common. Bear in mind that this isn’t legal advice and shouldn’t be taken as such, but rather a discussion of available information.
After authorities have been called and first responders arrive on the scene, law enforcement will likely process the crime scene and begin asking questions. You may or may not be placed in custody. What is also quite likely is for the gun that you used to dispatch the home invader/robber/whomever will be seized and taken into evidence. There it will remain for the duration of any proceedings, including a trial – which can take months, or even years.
Note, though, that this isn’t to suggest that police want to deprive people of their property. There is often much more to these things than news reports disclose.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
I’m sure that by the time you get it back, if you do, it’s so damned corroded that you might as well toss it.
One of the reasons I carry a Ruger LCP. $200.
If and until he gets his gun back a local gun shop donated one to him.
FL gun shop donates gun to good Samaritan who shot deputy’s attacker
No biggie ... I have several and I will remain protected. And here in Texas (outside of Dallas, Austin & Houston) I’d get it back.
Yeah, because it becomes evidence - better than being dead.
I bought an old Glock 21 for home defense. $300. Lethal and cheap, with a 13-round magazine.
Used, sure, but inspected and certified by a gunsmith I trust.
“...One of the reasons I carry a Ruger LCP. $200.....”
Yep. I agree. I’d rather give up my Taurus TCP 380 than an $1100 Kimber.
It’s this kind of thing, that makes one want to just shoot em, wrap em up in a blanket and dump in the bayou somewhere and let the gators feast on em. Save a lot of cop and court time...and you get to keep your gun.
I was looking at the Kimber 380s for a pocket piece. Real nice works of art. But knowing what would happen if I ever need to use it, I went with the Ruger.
It’s better to lose a gun than to lose your life.The perp gets a dirt nap and I’ll just go buy another HK.
Around here, it’s stake ‘em out for the bears and coyotes if they’re still breathing. Otherwise, it’s shoot, shovel and shut up.
My ex shot her BF in my kitchen with my revolver in 1991. She literally got away with murder, but the cops took my gun anyway. I got it back after 18 months of pestering. Then didn’t keep it. It was a nice S&W 66. Didn’t tell the new owner it’s last use. In this day and age, they make it so difficult you need a lawyer and it’s generally more costly than the gun is worth.
“One of the reasons I carry a Ruger LCP. $200.”
If you have not done it already, make sure it is not one of the LCPs subject to the recall. http://www.ruger.com/LCPRecall/
What if they took your favorite? ;)
Thanks for the heads-up brother! It appears I have the updated hammer.
My first CCH instructor gave us this advice. Find a firearm that you are comfortable carrying, handling and willing to ‘lose’ when it is confiscated in the event you use it. Then buy two of them.
When I discovered the CZ82 I did just that ... and I’ve bought two more giving them away to family members for personal protection. Great little 9 x 18 tools.
always carry a stock gun and shoot factory ammo. Competition pistols are not carried and I don’t carry my reloads. Carry Glocks... they are tools not collector items and they go bang bang and you can always get another one.
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