Thread: Liability of Carrying
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Old 06-21-2018, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by scatter shot View Post
For me, I greatly reduced my liability by changing my mindset once I got my CWP. Prior to getting my CWP and actually carrying, if I encountered a situation that was intrusive or offensive to my personal space and sensibilities I was pretty quick to call BS and even confront the person(s). Since I started carrying and understanding the potential lethality of doing so I don't find myself reacting to idiots any more. I get much more satisfaction letting idiots go on about their blissfully stupid ways with a smile on my face.
With this adjustment in my mindset, I'm pretty certain my liability is minimal and in the event that I have to present or discharge my firearm for self defense it is going to be fully warranted.
This is especially true concerning road rage. I was riding w/a friend who had just gotten his ccw when some fool cut him off. He started to go off on him when I sternly reminded him we were both carrying, and I did not want to have to back his play. He cooled down right away.
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