This may have been discussed to some extent before but I have a question on police investigation procedures if you actually do have to use your firearm in the line of HD/SD.
If the worse case scenario happens, lets say via a home invasion, are you EVER going to see your gun again?
I realize every state (and state laws) are different but really, cutting to the chase, how long is it going to take and what kind of hoops are you going to have to jump through before you see your weapon again (...if ever)?
And BTW, wouldn't that be an argument to use something "cheap" but deadly? Why would you want to be out your best (i.e., most expensive) gun for months on end? And does shooting someone put a stop to you buying any further handguns (until you're "cleared")?
And yes, I agree with a previous poster [in a different thread] that the FIRST objective is to stop the attack (not necessarily deal a 'death blow'). However, one way of stopping the attack IS to deal a fatal shot. And thereby assuring at least he won't be bring a law suit against you - doesn't guarantee his family won't however!
I've brought up several points & welcome any and all thoughts on the topic (especially from LEOs or those who have "been there").
If the worse case scenario happens, lets say via a home invasion, are you EVER going to see your gun again?
I realize every state (and state laws) are different but really, cutting to the chase, how long is it going to take and what kind of hoops are you going to have to jump through before you see your weapon again (...if ever)?
And BTW, wouldn't that be an argument to use something "cheap" but deadly? Why would you want to be out your best (i.e., most expensive) gun for months on end? And does shooting someone put a stop to you buying any further handguns (until you're "cleared")?
And yes, I agree with a previous poster [in a different thread] that the FIRST objective is to stop the attack (not necessarily deal a 'death blow'). However, one way of stopping the attack IS to deal a fatal shot. And thereby assuring at least he won't be bring a law suit against you - doesn't guarantee his family won't however!
I've brought up several points & welcome any and all thoughts on the topic (especially from LEOs or those who have "been there").