[ARCHIVED THREAD] - question on a comment from another thread????

Posted: 7/12/2007 5:55:45 PM EDT

This came from a thread in AR tech discussion is this true?
quote in entirity important area high lighted RED

Quoted:
As LE I would not have any weapon available that is not ready t go. Why bother if it's for PP. That said there is a tremendous liability issue to consider. While I am a 5.46 @ 6.8mm lover I must admit due to safety and logistics 95% of the time (I have 3 kids and have to be verrrrrry careful) I rely on my duty weapon (Glock .40) which is kept out of their reach.

I was a part of some very bad guys facing federal charges that may wind up with the ultimate penalty federal government can apply. I also live in an area that is kinda out of the way. IE: I am on my own for protection.

In a home defense situation I have the utmost confidence in a Remington 11-87, Remington 870, or a comparable Mossberg 12GA w/the right ammo. For those that are not LE a 12GA shot is soooooo much easier to defend in court than the same circumstances with ANY handgun -- you will be villified.
Many times I have a Remington 11-87 Police model w/ Hornaday TAP good to go bedside.

I am suprised by this comment and only looking for other opinions
in the experience of other officers here. Will the use of a handgun be harder to defend in court when compared to a shotgun? if so are revolvers seen in the same light?

Thanks I know this is long but I want to get the quote right

Posted: 7/12/2007 6:18:16 PM EDT

[#1]

I'm not a mind reader... BUT.....

Maybe the poster is using the Fud mentality. If handguns are percieved as evil and grandpa's ol bird gun is not.

Don't know where the poster is comming from..

Saw a samuri sword used for home defense once. Weilder was a little too tentative and got stabbed for his efforts.

Bad guy said that guy hit me with a sword.

Posted: 7/12/2007 6:42:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Might be a problem if, instead of "stopping" the threat with one #4 Buck, you had to shoot your attacker 12 times with your handgun. Some people are going to freak out. And some of them might get picked for a jury.

While preparing, hope it never happens.

Stay safe

Posted: 7/12/2007 6:48:49 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I'm not a mind reader... BUT.....

Maybe the poster is using the Fud mentality. If handguns are percieved as evil and grandpa's ol bird gun is not.

I'm guessing that's it.

Posted: 7/12/2007 8:11:25 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'm not a mind reader... BUT.....

Maybe the poster is using the Fud mentality. If handguns are percieved as evil and grandpa's ol bird gun is not.

I'm guessing that's it.

+1.

An instructor once told me that an 870 pump gun - in it's basic, non-ninja format - is a lot less "photo-op worthy" than an AR.

Less press = less political pressure on DA to pursue questionable charges on a legitimate shoot simply for a press op.

Posted: 7/12/2007 8:23:17 PM EDT

[#5]

so then the idea of a shotgun in classic wood : Rem 870, Moss 500, Stevens 311

would be better in a judge & jury decision than a Glock, or S&W revolver has merit.

I am suprised.

Thanks Guys any other Ideas

Posted: 7/12/2007 11:01:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Don't have that problem in MO any longer. We just passed a castle doctrine law.

Posted: 7/14/2007 4:29:49 AM EDT

[#7]

It could be an issue on a questionable shoot only in that an attorney (prosecutor or plaintiff attorney) could use a weapon choice to attempt to show a state of mind of looking to shoot someone.

It is an old ideal and would be debunked by any attorney worthy of anything in no time at all.

Personally I wouldn't worry about it. Its much more important to know what to do after a shoot than worry about what you shot with.

Joe

Posted: 7/17/2007 4:41:54 PM EDT

[#8]

I agree with the last 2 posters. It matters little as long as the shooting was justified. Any littigator worth anything can show that a 12 ga shotgun, generally has the ability to inflict a much more horrific wound than a handgun.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - question on a comment from another thread????

Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.

Warning

Confirm Action

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - question on a comment from another thread????

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - question on a comment from another thread????