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It\u2019s always better to fire a warning shot than to aim directly at another person in a self-defense situation, right? The answer might not be what you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine it\u2019s a Friday night and you\u2019re in the parking lot outside of a local restaurant. You just enjoyed a post-workweek meal with your family, and you\u2019re walking to your car to head home and enjoy the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suddenly, you see a group of people rushing across the lot. They\u2019re brandishing weapons and running toward you, your family, and the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should you do? Should you fire at them? They aren\u2019t pointing their guns directly at you, but are they a threat to your life? Are they about to enter the restaurant and start shooting? If you don\u2019t act quickly, you could miss the chance to intervene in tomorrow\u2019s terrible news headline. You decide to protect yourself and your community by drawing your concealed carry weapon and firing two warning shots into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s the end of that, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Situation Is a Legal Minefield<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fictional story is a great example of why a law-abiding gun owner needs an attorney\u2019s help and knowledge. Because in this case, firing warning shots into the air could actually result in you<\/em> being arrested on serious felony charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: The Vacation From Hell: What You Need to Know About Traveling With a Gun<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What? How could that be? <\/em>Because any<\/em> time you use your weapon, there are potential legal and financial consequences. Your actions will be scrutinized and second-guessed, and if you did not precisely follow the letter of the law. you may find yourself in serious legal jeopardy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need to Know About Warning Shots\u2014the Current Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you need to know what a \u201cwarning shot\u201d means in the eyes of the law. Though every state\u2019s law is different, many states treat a warning shot as a use of deadly force\u2014even if the warning shot didn\u2019t hurt or kill anybody. This means the law will evaluate your actions with the same legal standard as would be used if you had<\/em> shot and killed someone. Not to mention, what goes up MUST come down, and your warning shot into the air could potentially hurt or kill an innocent bystander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ifs, Ands, or Buts\u2014Common Tricky Situations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about if someone\u2019s rushing right at you without a gun? Can you fire a warning shot to stop them? Assuming your state\u2019s law allows you to fire a shot only when your life is in danger, your warning shot may be legally justified. But remember, in most instances the use of deadly force must be immediately or imminently necessary. It isn\u2019t inconceivable that a prosecutor would argue your warning shot is proof in and of itself that shooting wasn\u2019t immediately necessary. If it were, you would have shot the attacker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Conclusion: Just Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve learned through these fictional scenarios that warning shots are generally a bad idea. But now you\u2019re wondering how you can best protect yourself and your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re taking the first step. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse or defense that would hold up in court. You\u2019ve got to prepare yourself mentally for the situation and learn your rights\u2014which is what you\u2019re doing right now by reading this. Finally, if you have a membership with U.S. LawShield, you have 24\/7\/365 emergency access to an attorney who is in your corner to help you navigate today\u2019s complicated legal world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on how to protect yourself, join U.S. LawShield<\/a> today!<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Our business was born in Texas and continues today from our headquarters in Houston, Texas. For many years, we provided our program to law-abiding residents of Texas and was known as Texas LawShield\u00ae. Demand for services existed well-beyond the state of Texas and our team expanded to other states. Along the way, we took on the name U.S. LawShield\u00ae. Today, we are serving members in the majority of states. While we are honored that our focus and mission have really resonated with so many people \u2013 literally attracting hundreds of thousands across the country, we will never forget what brought us together, why we exist to serve members and we will always stay close to our Texas roots. It is said the people of Texas have some unique customs and traditions like independence, self-reliance, a can-do spirit, and a big heart (caring for one another). 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