| Having to fire your gun at another human is difficult in | | | | it is best to head off trouble from the beginning. |
| any circumstances. It should always be used as an | | | | If you are involved in a self defense shooting, call 911 |
| option of last resort. However, anyone who owns a | | | | immediately. You want to alert authorities that an |
| gun should have a thorough understanding of the | | | | accident has occurred. By calling 911, you will have a |
| state laws governing the use of firearms in their | | | | record of the events as they unfold, which could help |
| particular state. Gun owners should be prepared for | | | | your case later. You will also want to get medical |
| all situations and scenarios in which they might have | | | | attention as soon as possible for yourself or the |
| to use their gun for protection. If you should find | | | | shooting victim. When the authorities arrive, make |
| yourself in the position of having used your gun in | | | | sure you don't still have your weapon in your hands. |
| self-defense, you need to know what your next | | | | You don't want your intentions to be mistaken. |
| steps should be to keep yourself and your family | | | | The police will likely ask you to show them the |
| protected from any criminal/legality issues. | | | | weapon. Lead them to where you placed the |
| First of all, if your state requires a license to own a | | | | weapon, but don't pick it up yourself. Make sure to |
| gun, make sure you have a current license. Don't try | | | | show them the license for the gun, and then you will |
| to skirt the laws. That will only lead to serious trouble. | | | | be reminded to call your lawyer. You may be |
| Keep your license in a safe place. You will want to be | | | | tempted to give a statement to the police, but wait |
| able to quickly locate the license when asked for | | | | for your lawyer. After such a shooting incident, you |
| proof by the proper authorities. If you own any type | | | | are likely to be very shaken up and not have your |
| of weapons, you should know a lawyer. Keep your | | | | wits about you. Your lawyer will be a calming voice in |
| lawyer's information in the same spot as your gun | | | | the crowd to help make sure your words come out |
| license. There are too many scenarios to mention of | | | | as you intend and will not be misconstrued or taken |
| ways that your guns could land you in hot water. So, | | | | out of context. |