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what does your state say about defending yourself, with lethal foce, in a boat (aka motor vehicle)? is it the same as a car and home? what about an ice shanty (with registration) numbers on it? i know a shanty isnt like a vehicle but its registered and licenced in some states, just like vehicles.
whats your thoughts and state laws?
personally i dont care what the state says...if I need to defend myself with lethal force im going to, period.....id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6
I think the biggest misunderstanding about "The Castle Doctrine", especially among my more liberal friends, is the it gives me the right to defend my "castle". my understanding is the it removes the requirement to retreat and prevents me from being prosecuted for doing so.
As far as I am concerned, the right to defend my family and home is an inherent, God given right.
BTW, most COE lakes prohibit firearms, at least in Texas... I did read an article a while back that a judge over ruled on this for CHL holders. Have not heard much more about it though.
danny
I'll always be prepared to protect me and mine, dont care what the law says, you can bet if you see me i got a 1911 close by!
Don't leave home without it. Most of the folks who share my boat are also carrying. Never had to touch it and hope I don't.
I guess it depends on if your state is a stand your ground or duty to retreat. Kinda hard to retreat from a boat. Understand what desparity of force is, I think you will be good to go. However, if someone threatens you verbally I wouldn't be one bit shy about unholstering my weapon.
I don't carry my gun in public. It is heavy and pulls my britches down.
Buy some suspenders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
As I understand the law in NC, anywhere you are dwelling, house, car, camper, hotel room, even a tent is considered a dwelling and you can defend yourself without persecution as long as you have the right to carry in the situation you are in.
NC is an open carry state....you have the right to carry just about anywhere as long as its visible if you dont have a CCP...but the OP was referring to a boat, just have it in plain sight like you would in your car......thats here in NC...he's from Indiana looks like....probably different thereQuote:
Originally Posted by quikcarl61
Thank you fishinrod for reminding me of the open carry in NC, I very rarely do it so I tend to forget we have that right here in NC. I was thinking of situations where the firearm would most likely be concealed or not openly displayed.
did you know that in SC you can carry a gun to and from fishing?...Quote:
Originally Posted by quikcarl61
SOUTH CAROLINA FIREARMS LAWS
PISTOLS (HANDGUNS)
SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of pistol; exceptions.
It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any pistol, whether concealed or not, except as follows:
(1) Regular, salaried law enforcement officers and reserve police officers of a municipality or county of the State, uncompensated Governor’s constables, law enforcement officers of the federal government or other states when they are carrying out official duties while in this State, deputy enforcement officers of the Natural Resources Enforcement Division of the Department of Natural Resources, and retired commissioned law enforcement officers employed as private detectives or private investigators.
(2) Members of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the National Guard, organized reserves, or the State Militia when on duty.
(3) Members of organizations authorized by law to purchase or receive firearms from the United States or this State, or regularly enrolled members of clubs organized for the purpose of target shooting or collecting modern and antique firearms while these members are at or going to or from their places of target practice or their shows and exhibits.
(4) Licensed hunters or fishermen while engaged in hunting or fishing or going to or from their places of hunting or fishing.