Hi All,
New member of the forum but have been reading posts for some time. I have yet to OC, but feel that it can only help as a deterent in protecting myself as well as my family. I grew up shooting, and have always been taught the principles of deterence. Why some people don't get that beats me.
Anyway here is my question. While I am allowed to open carry legally if I'm over 18 with no felany record, what does the law say if, God forbid, I have to defend myself with my weapon. Would I be covered the same as if I was defending my family in my home? This is obviously a last resort, but if the whole point is for defense then it makes no sense to OC if the State is going to come after you if you have to use it.
Does anyone know of a case here in Delaware where someone has OC'd, had to defend themselves, and what the state decided to do (i.e. chalk it up to legitimate self-defense, or trump up a charge to go after the good guy).
Thanks in advance for any thoughts and input.
New member of the forum but have been reading posts for some time. I have yet to OC, but feel that it can only help as a deterent in protecting myself as well as my family. I grew up shooting, and have always been taught the principles of deterence. Why some people don't get that beats me.
Anyway here is my question. While I am allowed to open carry legally if I'm over 18 with no felany record, what does the law say if, God forbid, I have to defend myself with my weapon. Would I be covered the same as if I was defending my family in my home? This is obviously a last resort, but if the whole point is for defense then it makes no sense to OC if the State is going to come after you if you have to use it.
Does anyone know of a case here in Delaware where someone has OC'd, had to defend themselves, and what the state decided to do (i.e. chalk it up to legitimate self-defense, or trump up a charge to go after the good guy).
Thanks in advance for any thoughts and input.
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