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I was advised when i first went through CCL course, that it would be a good idea to find a really good attorney and keep them on retainer, So that if you ever did have to fire your weapon at someone, you would already be ahead of the game. You would have a working relationship in progress.It's a great idea and I would for the sake of others on here like to get your honest opinions and feedback.After all you don't want to be thumbing through the yellow pages looking for an attorney,a bail bondsman,etc at the most inconvenient times.Thanks
 
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I always figured that were I on a jury, and found out the defendant who shot somone already had a lawyer on retainer for such an incident, I would have to wonder if he was looking for someone to shoot.
 
There are many GOOD Attorneys.

You want a GOOD Firearms Law and Shooting Attorney.

One place to look at is WHO REPRESENTS LEO'S involved in shootings your area.

Some shooting associations might have some to recommend.

When you find one you might schedule a short interview with them just to make sure you're on the same page.
 
gregintenn said:
I always figured that were I on a jury, and found out the defendant who shot somone already had a lawyer on retainer for such an incident, I would have to wonder if he was looking for someone to shoot.
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That was the first thought that came to my mind too.
 
Prudent Behavior would also include Liability insurance to cover the possible Legal Expenses of a Criminal and Civil proceedings.

Costs could mount into TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.

Many different concerns are involved with the Act of Carrying.

This is serious stuff period.
 
If I recall the numbers there are about 300 million guns in this country that are owned by about 80 million loyal citizens of America.

About 1 million of these are used annually for self defense. I'm guessing if I pay attention to my surroundings and stay of the wrong neighborhoods I "probably" will never have a need to use a firearm to defend myself.

Paying out good money every year to keep a legal expert on retainer - just in case I "might" require his/her services - seems to me to be a complete waste of finances.

I have much better use for my dollars than to finance a lawyer.
 
Another possible way to address the issue is,

The shoot may have been a good one but an inexperienced attorney with the subject matter just may land you in jail branded a FELON, with your firearms gone for life.

There are are cases that exist to that effect, one was an attorney that allowed the prosecutor to rant about COP KILLER BLACK TALON BULLETS.

The defendant's attorney should have put a state police officer from that jurisdiction on the stand to inquire what ammo they used.

(Supposedly it was Black Talon at the time).

The defendant was convicted and went to prison due to an inexperienced and ineffective council.
 
Road Rat,

Another analogy would be,

You wouldn't want to find out too late that you chose a plumber when you needed a Brain Surgeon.
 
Moonman said:
Prudent Behavior would also include Liability insurance to cover the possible Legal Expenses of a Criminal and Civil proceedings.

Costs could mount into TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.

Many different concerns are involved with the Act of Carrying.

This is serious stuff period.
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The number above may sound high, but my Divorce cost more than that, not counting travel time.
 
Once again, I'll point out that this issue is exhaustively examined, absent ignorant, uninformed conjecture, in Alan Korwin's book, After You Shoot, available to all would-be informed gun-owners, along with other worthwhile and worthy publications, at the website: gunlaws.com / Bloomfield Press. It's hard for me to understand why these sorts of questions are so often posed, when the answers are so conveniently at hand. If you want to be truly informed on firearms issues, break out your credit card, visit this site, order away, and while you're there, sign up to receive Korwin's Page Nine blog, which, if you're not receiving it, is leaving you behind and in the dark as to the smartest discussion of firearms issues...
 
Having a good attorney or two in mind in advance isn't a bad idea, but I can't see any real advantage to paying a retainer. As far as the jury finding out that you had an attorney on retainer, I can't see any way that this gets in, without a mistrial.
 
jkc said:
Once again, I'll point out that this issue is exhaustively examined, absent ignorant, uninformed conjecture, in Alan Korwin's book, After You Shoot, available to all would-be informed gun-owners, along with other worthwhile and worthy publications, at the website: gunlaws.com / Bloomfield Press. It's hard for me to understand why these sorts of questions are so often posed, when the answers are so conveniently at hand. If you want to be truly informed on firearms issues, break out your credit card, visit this site, order away, and while you're there, sign up to receive Korwin's Page Nine blog, which, if you're not receiving it, is leaving you behind and in the dark as to the smartest discussion of firearms issues...
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Shouldn't have to pay to be informed, and to gather people's opinions. But thanks for posting that site, now maybe the question will never be asked again. :rolleyes:
 
yaktamer said:
Having a good attorney or two in mind in advance isn't a bad idea, but I can't see any real advantage to paying a retainer. As far as the jury finding out that you had an attorney on retainer, I can't see any way that this gets in, without a mistrial.
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Yaktamer hits this dead center -- there is no need to have a lawyer on retainer because you have a CCW permit. If you are involved in a shooting incident, you will have time to research and hire a good AV-rated trial lawyer with experience in criminal defense (and that's only assuming a grand jury returns a true bill against the shooter, charging a crime. The vast majority of justified shootings never get beyond the grand jury stage). If you paid attention in class and had a good instructor and have studied your state's self-defense laws and you use good judgment and common sense, you will never need a criminal defense lawyer.

Save your money to buy some of your bucket-list Smiths and be happy.
 
COL Jagdog,

I see many students, and you're assuming an awful lot now days concerning them.

Some folk border on down right STUPID on what they "BELIEVE THEIR RIGHTS ARE".

People travel, State Laws vary, the Law is not always easy to read or understand (Attorneys prefer it that way too).

All CCW is to some is CARRYING.

There is much more involved to it than that, finding a firearm that FITS you, Learning to operate and shoot it well,

Practice. Practice, Practice with it as shooting skills are diminishing ones.

Know the Laws, Know them well, be aware of your present SITUATION and pay attention.

If you're a confrontational type person, get some Professional help to try to understand WHY and work to overcome it.

You need to know an attorney you have faith in and also one that understands FIREARMS DEFENSE FULLY, and is experienced.

You need to find an attorney ahead of time and meet them to be sure that you are comfortable with them and their beliefs.

If they'll meet and greet you FOR FREE, all the better, if not a small retainer for their time is required.

No Need for a YEARLY retainer.

Time is of the essence if you were to be unfortunate enough to be involved in a shooting.

EVERYTHING you say from your first contact with law enforcement, witness statements, cell phone calls, You will see and hear again.

It pays to know things ahead of time.
 
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