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Being trained to break the law does not (legally) justify breaking the law. I'm not sure if shooting someone in "self defense" who is legally shooting at you i

by gpm 6y ago

Being trained to break the law does not (legally) justify breaking the law. I'm not sure if shooting someone in "self defense" who is legally shooting at you is illegal under US law, it's an interesting thought though.

jacobush 6y ago
There's precedent to say its legal to return fire.
- OGWhales 6y ago
  As an intruder?
  - jacobush 6y ago
    I can't really remember the case, but there was a standoff where a (white) person returned fire against law enforcement after they shot his dog. In the end I think one law enforcement officer was killed on one side, and that guys wife, child and dog was on the other side. There was no punishment for the killing of the LEO.
    - xyzzyz 6y ago
      The incident you’re referring to is Ruby Ridge. There has been much more disconduct by the feds than just shooting guy’s dog, and his acquittal did not hinge on the fact that they shot his dog first.
      - jacobush 6y ago
        No, I didn't mean to imply it.