If you carry should you consult with an attorney?

[hoosiersasquatch]

I would like to get fellow members opinion on this issue. I have concealed carry for years, but have recently read multiple articles stating if you do this, you really should meet with an self defense lawyer who is knowledgeable about gun laws in your state, discuss in advance with him or her what you should do if you have to defend yourself, and have their business card ready to call if you do defend yourself. This really seems to make sense to me. We discuss stopping power of the ammo, and which gun is best etc., but if you do have defend yourself, it would seem to me there is a mountain of aftermath you will have to deal with and it would be best to already to have spoken with an attorney and have a plan of action in place. What is everyone else's thought on this?

 

[hemicharger]

Keller & Keller FTW

 

[indyjoe]

I think at the very minimum, you should own and read Indiana Handgun Law by Ciyou. But I don't think any of what you said is a bad idea.

 

[DetroitTackleberry]

I would have to agree to each there own. But certainly not a bad idea to have a plan in place in the unlikely event you should have to defend yourself applying "deadly force".

DT

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Everyone should consult with an attorney and bring him a tip of fresh eggplant, sweet corn and some duck eggs. Mmmm, duck eggs.

 

[Expat]

I am not going to consult an attorney before I drive to town so, NO, I do not feel the need to consult an attorney before carrying a firearm. There have been some very educational discussions with outside links right here on INGO. I would recommend you read through them. We have several legal eagles on this group and they have added their expertise to some of the threads.

 

[hoosiersasquatch]

Thanks, I have read the Indiana Handgun Law 2nd Edition by Ciyou and would recommend everyone read it also. I would think it would be best to have your attorney already selected, interviewed etc., rather than be scrambling when you are in "pokey". this way you can be selective rather taking whoever services you can secure. I would also think the better ones would be quite busy and you would be unlikely to get their services on a short demand

 

[Expat]

I guess I have never been worried about picking one out, I am friends with several. My problem would be picking one without ticking off the other guys.

 

[Eddie]

Everyone should consult with an attorney and bring him a tip of fresh eggplant, sweet corn and some duck eggs. Mmmm, duck eggs.

I fully agree and +1 to you Kirk for such sound advice.

 

[youngda9]

Everyone should consult with an attorney and bring him a tip of fresh eggplant, sweet corn and some duck eggs. Mmmm, duck eggs.

I give my attorney bologny, act like a turkey, and pork her....I sleep with one every night (my wife).

I think she would gladly let me rot in jail for a night or two though...

 

[Que]

I see some new commercials coming to a television set near you.

I really don't think it's a bad idea, but if anyone ever has to defend themselves, I would guess the best advice any lawyer would give is to stay silent until they arrived. I don't think anyone would stop and think about what their lawyer said if they are in a predicament where their life was in danger.

 

[Vince49]

Keeping it in the family.

I think my Son-in-law would be insulted if I chose another attorney.

 

[bigus_D]

If you carry, you should know the law. If it takes talking to an attorney to know it, then you should talk to an attorney.

Read the book listed above. Read lots of threads past and present on INGO. Ask questions here if you have any regarding the text. Now, read the book again.

Beyond that, I agree, the best legal advice is to keep your mouth shut until your attorney gets there if you run into trouble.

 

[henktermaat]

If I knew of a lawyer who specialized in this, I would. I'm always open to recommendations in the Indy area.

 

[Cemetery-man]

I was at a gun safety course and when asked about defending yourself in and out of the house, the instructor simply said always have an attorney on standby because you will need one.

 

[ATM]

I give my attorney bologny, act like a turkey, and pork her....I sleep with one every night (my wife).

Those two just seem redundant.

I think she would gladly let me rot in jail for a night or two though...

You are oviously doing those two wrong.

 

[SmileDocHill]

I don't think it is necessary because I once heard "every bullet has an attorney attached to it" already. I'll have to look into where I remember that quote from though.

 

[Bunnykid68]

I agree. Say nothing to the police until you have a lawyer present and you have time to calm down and think clearly. People get themselves in trouble with the law all the time because they speak before they think.

 

[downzero]

since you used the second parson, no. I'm going to law school. I'm sure I'll know someone who can help me.

 

[Bill of Rights]

since you used the second parson, no. I'm going to law school.

Well there's one NOT to talk to...











Just kidding DZ.

Blessings,
Bill