Quote History Originally Posted By Boom_Stick:
The only thing you should give them is "I fired in self defense. I will only give further statements to my lawyer."
Then be fully prepared to have your gun confiscated and be hauled in. Answer no questions at the station other than "I want my lawyer". Period.
Let your lawyer make your statements for you.
Massad ayoob and some GDers insist you should talk to the kops. DONT DO IT. "I fired in self defense" Thats it. Let them haul you in if they want to. Let your lawyer make your statement for you.
The kops may truly be your best friend and fully 100% support your action. BUT. Do you know the city's prosecuting attorney? He may have a hardon for people who defend themselves. Thats just one example how you can get screwed.
KEEP. YOUR. MOUTH. SHUT.
ASK FOR A LAWYER
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Do NOT CALL AND TALK TO 911.
The cops run it and record everything.
If you shoot an attacker, and they're able to throw THEIR gun under a house, DO NOT TELL THE COPS WHERE IT IS.
If the stress of the event causes you serious health problems, DO NOT TELL THE COPS OR EMS. They work together.
If the cops arrive and ask, "which way did they run?", DO NOT ANSWER THEM.
If someone else is hurt, a family member has been shot, or your neighbor is bleeding out in the garage, DO NOT TALK TO THE COPS.
Even if you think you should tell them you are calling your lawyer before anything else happens, DO NOT TELL THEM. THEY'RE COPS.
These are the SMART things to do after a self defense shooting because
GD SAID SO.