Podcasts

Hey folks, This week’s Cases of the Week includes the 4 most important and interesting appellate court decisions (case law) on use-of-force cases in the last week out of the following states:  Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington If your state wasn’t in that list, don’t lose interest, you can likely learn a lot from those […]

A comment came in over the Law of Self Defense Facebook page from one “Art Romska” to the effect that: A dead person can’t sue you for shooting them! Make your shots accurate! (By the way, if you don’t already follow the Law of Self Defense Facebook page, why not? You can do so right

A question came in over the Law of Self Defense Facebook page regarding the legal liability that might be created if a person modifies their concealed carry firearm, and then finds themselves compelled to use that firearm in self-defense.  (By the way, if you don’t already follow the Law of Self Defense Facebook page, why

A question came in regarding the legal doctrine of accomplice liability, which I explored at some length last week (LOSD Members see:  Mutual Combat, Accomplice Liability, Transferred Intent, and Felony Murder; and if you’re not a member, why not? Bronze-level membership is FREE.) Here’s that question in full, from LOSD Member “226 Blaze” commenting on

Today’s content is a replay of my guest appearance on the Firing Line Radio Show that was recorded last week, on Thursday, February 13, 2020. The show is hosted by Phillip Naman. Also appearing on the show as a guest is Stan Campbell of CCW Safe, the leading legal services membership (what many people mistakenly

Hey folks, This week’s Cases of the Week includes the 5 most important and interesting appellate court decisions (case law) on use-of-force cases in the last week out of the following states:  Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, and Louisiana If your state wasn’t in that list, don’t lose interest, you can likely learn a lot from

An Alabama woman kills her rapist in self-defense only to find herself indicted for his murder.  Fortunately for her, Alabama provides for immunity from criminal prosecution for people who use force in lawful self-defense. Unfortunately for her, the judge responsible for deciding whether the woman qualifies for this immunity has decided she does not—so off

This week’s Calling the Shots show focuses on a pick-pocket effort followed by a mob attack on a rider on the Chicago subway (the same video we covered in this week’s After Action Analysis show). Enjoy! Remember: You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill. Know the law so you’re hard to convict. Stay

Gang Attack! Legal & Practical Considerations The video for this After Action Analysis involves a robbery followed by a gang attack on a 68-year-old victim that took place just last week in Chicago, and it raises several interesting legal issues as well as practical considerations. Before I dive in, however, I’d like to recognize the

Hey folks, If two groups of men engage in an unlawful gunfight, and one of them accidentally kills an innocent bystander who is criminally responsible for the murder of the innocent bystander?  You may be surprised to learn the answer is not “just the shooter,” but rather “everybody engaged in the gunfight.” In this particular