To my understanding, NY law (in the simplest of terms) allows the use of deadly force only when in the threat of deadly force. Even then, if you are able to run away, you are expected to. If you do not run away, you could be charged with manslaughter or homicide, as NY considers that an unreasonable shooting. There is no stand your ground law, only a weak castle doctrine.So, say New York grants me a concealed carry permit. I am walking down a dark road, carrying IWB, when I am approached by an unarmed mugger. He is bigger than me, clearly only wants my money, but a scuffle ensues as I try to get away. Running away would be my legal obligation, under NYS law.So I am running away when he reaches for me. Now, because I am carrying, I have a choice to make. Do I reach for my gun and shoot him dead? Or do I risk letting him find the weapon and using it on me? As far as I know, this was only a fist fight. He doesn't even have a knife. But do I risk that knowing he could gain possession of my firearm?...the paradox being that if I hadn't had the gun, I'd probably only be mugged. But because NY granted me a concealed carry permit, I now have to use it, most likely with deadly force once I take the gun out, and now face lengthy prison sentences.Thoughts? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2yGspAF
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