[Chemist_Geek]

If you empty your clip, can't you be accused of excessive force?

In the civil trial, using harsh language against the Bad Guys will be treated as execssive force... The Bad Guy's attorney will argue against everything one does in a self-defense situation; this is why it's not a good idea to have, for example, door signs like "I don't dial 911, I dial .357" or "Protected By Smith & Wesson".

[marktwain]

The Bad Guy's attorney will argue against everything one does in a self-defense situation; this is why it's not a good idea to have, for example, door signs like "I don't dial 911, I dial .357" or "Protected By Smith & Wesson".

This can happen, but it must be weighed against the deterrent effect of having the signs displayed. If the bad guy is deterred from attempting to victimize you, you have won, and you never have to go to court.

I don't think something as innoculous as "Protected by Smith & Wesson" would have much of an effect on juries here in Arizona, but this is the type of thing where everyone must evaluate the cost and benefit ratio for their own situation.

[Nick The Freeper]

We have a sign that is visible once you step in the door that says "CAUTION FIREARMS IN USE KEEP OUT." I thought it would be funny to have inside. They have them at the shop in the National Firearms Musuem in the NRA headquarters and online here. My family isn't anti-gun, but I think they were surprised the first time they saw it.