wheelgun
NES Member
Watching the court proceedings today was a refresher course on some basic concepts that you'll hear from any decent instructor in the use of firearms for self defense. But it's still shocking and real a wake-up call to actually see these concepts applied in a real case, live on TV.
- The prosecution raised the issue of whether Zimmerman was actually at risk of grave bodily injury or death, i.e. whether his use of a firearm was excessive force.
- The prosecution stated that regardless of whether Zimmerman is acquitted of murder (or whatever the proper legal term is here), they will still go after him for manslaughter.
Keep in mind this is in Florida, which is a VERY gun friendly state compared to Mass. They have shall issue, castle doctrine, stand your ground, etc. If this case happened in Mass. Zimmerman wouldn't stand a chance. There is no justifiable reason for the use of a firearm in this state... you use one, you lose. Heck, if you even show a gun in this state you'll be charged.
For those in Mass. following the case, does it cause any of you to reconsider carrying outside the home?
- The prosecution raised the issue of whether Zimmerman was actually at risk of grave bodily injury or death, i.e. whether his use of a firearm was excessive force.
- The prosecution stated that regardless of whether Zimmerman is acquitted of murder (or whatever the proper legal term is here), they will still go after him for manslaughter.
Keep in mind this is in Florida, which is a VERY gun friendly state compared to Mass. They have shall issue, castle doctrine, stand your ground, etc. If this case happened in Mass. Zimmerman wouldn't stand a chance. There is no justifiable reason for the use of a firearm in this state... you use one, you lose. Heck, if you even show a gun in this state you'll be charged.
For those in Mass. following the case, does it cause any of you to reconsider carrying outside the home?