With the recent incidents involving car owners attempting to retrieve their cars from criminals, one ending with a bystander being fatally shot, it begs the question what should one do if and when they find themselves in a similar situation.
Self-defense expert, Dave Newman, says he recommends a cooler head to prevail in all situations as opposed to pursuing stolen property and encountering the culprits.
“I understand the emotions, you’re angry, but you have to make intellectual decisions in emotional moments.”
So far this year, there have been three instances reported where people have been hurt or killed when someone found the location of their stolen vehicle and/or confronted thieves who had taken their property.
With the self-defense law and now the constitutional carry law, Newman worries that people will go out with their weapons and unknowingly get themselves in legal trouble.
“You can put yourself in a legal trick bag if your actions are deemed to create the moment of contention.”
The new constitutional carry law goes into effect on the Fourth of July and both laws could confuse the public that won’t have a firm knowledge of either.
Newman explains, no matter the circumstance, there is one objective.
“We want to stay alive. That is mission number one. Try to partner with police and stay on them to do something about it. That is the best move.”
He also recommends taking a concealed carry permit class, even you don’t pursue the permit, to make yourself aware of certain restrictions.
