More of us Patriots are carrying a concealed pistol for protection. What happens if you have to use it to protect yourself, family or friend? You need to understand the legal risks. I again share my series on a self-defense claim. #1 is Innocence:

https://thegreybeardbiker.com/2019/05/principles-of-a-self-defense-claim-innocence/

All five of the pillars of a self-defense claim must be met if you use deadly force to protect yourself. If you use deadly force, and have not met all of these, you may well be prosecuted. Because GBB cares about you he shares #2 in this series Imminence:

https://thegreybeardbiker.com/2019/06/principles-of-a-self-defense-claim-imminence/

If you ever use force to protect yourself, your response must be proportional to that of your attacker. If not? Well, a long stint in the penitentiary may be your future. I share #3 in my series on a successful self-defense claim Proportionality:

https://thegreybeardbiker.com/2019/06/principles-of-self-defense-proportionality/

If you have studied self defense and carry concealed you know about Castle Doctrine. It protects us in our home, cars (or motorcycle) and work. But if we are away from these "castles" we must understand the principle of avoidance. If you can retreat, do.

https://thegreybeardbiker.com/2019/06/principles-of-self-defense-avoidance/

The last pillar of a successful self-defense claim is Reasonableness. It is the most difficult one to defend in court. You may have met the other four pillars, but if you fail this one, you are in serious legal jeopardy. The last in this series is here:

https://thegreybeardbiker.com/2019/07/principles-of-self-defense-reasonableness/