Keep in mind that it matters very much where you carry and pull a trigger. Even if it is flat out legit self defense, a commie prosecutor can break you in half.
Extremely true. There are a few things you can do to minimize risk, one of the most important being carrying the dullest, least flashy weapon possible. Think a jury is going to be impressed by a gold-plated 1911 with custom Punisher skull grips?
Not to mention a commie judge.