GlockMan
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I saw the linked article in the VCDL news alert this week (http://www.timesdispatch.com/servle...65379&pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle)
It's basically about a bunch of people being attacked on the 4th by another bunch of people, some with bats. The thing that sticks out to me is that, in VA, a bat is not considered a deadly weapon (don't get me started on that one!), so would you be well within your rights to pull when those bat-wielding fools approached you?
Personally, I think I would, but considering VA law you might not legally be able to. Could you be sued for brandishing? Threatening the ATTACKERS with deadly force?
I saw the linked article in the VCDL news alert this week (http://www.timesdispatch.com/servle...65379&pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle)
It's basically about a bunch of people being attacked on the 4th by another bunch of people, some with bats. The thing that sticks out to me is that, in VA, a bat is not considered a deadly weapon (don't get me started on that one!), so would you be well within your rights to pull when those bat-wielding fools approached you?
Personally, I think I would, but considering VA law you might not legally be able to. Could you be sued for brandishing? Threatening the ATTACKERS with deadly force?