Lessons Learned from a Good Samaritan Attempt

http://ift.tt/2ooPt21 (CCW community) are aware of preparing for the legal aftermath.A CHL holder shares the after-effects of a successful DGU in defense of a third-party (no shots fired, perpetrator goes to jail), legally, emotionally and the enduring effects (two years post-incident). The author's remarks on media coverage and employment consequences are initially surprising (although with consideration, perhaps not). The gun skills and shooting part are the easy part to train/prepare for, there were many other things "during" the event to manage as well. The "What I'd Do Differently" portion is insightful (rehearse/practice that 911 call; both yourself, and your SO/companions!).Some good food for thought all around.Would I Do It Again?People often ask if I would do it again. At the time of the incident when I decided to intervene, I believed sincerely, with 100% of my being, that this guy was intent on killing the lady. My wife concurred. But in hindsight, after everything we have gone through — the stress, the loss, the emotional burden, the victim who turned on us, the lost hours, lost wages, the interrogations, and the exposure — I am today left feeling that the bar has been raised. The threshold for me to personally expose myself like that has gone up. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2nXHqNc