Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 7: Don’t Shoot After the Threat Is Over

Armed Defender's Dilemma Lesson 7: Don’t Shoot After the Threat Is Over

From CCW Safe by Mike Darter

April 30, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 268

About this episode

The episode discusses the risks of shooting after a threat has ended in the context of self-defense.

Don West and Steve Moses join Shawn Vincent to talk about the "armed defender’s dilemma" regarding the "window of justification," specifically focusing on the danger of shooting after a threat has ended.

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Vincent

Guests: Don West, Steve Moses

Topics covered

  • armed defender's dilemma
  • justification
  • shooting threats
  • self-defense
  • legal implications

Keywords

  • armed defender
  • justification window
  • self-defense law
  • shooting threats
  • legal consequences

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