gamestalker
Regular Member
I live in the great state of Arizona and have recently watched some wonderful self defense needs become law. Our Governor recently passed a law that allows us to use our handguns according to our personal circumstances regarding an impending threat. Example, someone is approaching you with a verbal threat or command and even though they may not have a weapon in their hand or possession of one, we now have the legal right to take action to what ever extent necessary to stop them from continueing their intended actions. Even if, as I stated, they don't have a weapon, we are not expected to take a beating, get robbed, car jacked, or in any way, shape, or form, be violated before defending our selves. A threat of any type is all that is needed to allow us to display or use our self defense means. It may only be necessary to display the weapon to make them change their mind. But if that isn't sufficient to stop their approaching intentions then firing a warning shot, time permitting, or even shooting them is considered allowable under the new law. However, another measure was put in place to eliminate unnecessary displaying of weapons to help eliminate confussing circumstances. This law states that we are not allowed to remove our weapons from their holster or handle them even while in the holster for any reason in public, unless for the purpose of defending our selves. Can I see your gun? as many people ask. The answer is no or you will be violating the display law as it should be. I would never remove my weapon in public for any reason other than for its intended purpose.