Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 3: Understand the Legal Consequences
From CCW Safe by Mike Darter
January 5, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 264
About this episode
Shawn Vincent discusses the legal consequences of self-defense with attorney Don West.
Shawn Vincent talks with attorney Don West about the legal consequences of self-defense, including a discussion of the potential charges an armed defender could face in the wake of a self-defense shooting, and a candid exploration of the realities of enduring a criminal prosecution.
People in this episode
Host: Shawn Vincent
Guest: Don West
Topics covered
- self-defense
- legal consequences
- criminal prosecution
- armed defense
- self-defense shooting
Keywords
- self-defense
- legal consequences
- armed defender
- criminal charges
- prosecution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CCW Safe
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