Five Reasons Why A Law-Abiding Gun Owners Could End Up In Jail

By Philip Van Cleave

Opinion, Submitted by VCDL EM Dave Knight, written by David Pugh:

Virginia – -(AmmoLand.com)- Reason #1: Bad Guys Lie

It’s very rare that a bad guy will tell the truth after an incident. When the police show up, you’ll tell the police the real story of how you defended yourself or your loved ones, and the bad guy will tell a story about the crazy person with a gun who attacked them.

Reason #2: You didn’t know the law

We encounter members and non-members alike who misunderstand the law and carry their firearm where they shouldn’t or use their firearm in a scenario where they aren’t permitted to do so legally. Education is your first defense, because ignorance of the law is no excuse.

Reason #3: The police didn’t know the law

Some people are arrested for crimes that don’t apply to the circumstances. Some people are arrested for the incorrect crime. Some people are arrested for crimes that don’t exist. Either way, your best defense is to know the law and exercise your rights. [and know a good lawyer in advance that knows your local, state and federal gun laws.]

Reason #4: The …Read the Rest