The Laws of Self-Defense | Andrew Branca

In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Branca, a leading attorney in self-defense law and author of The Law of Self Defense. 

With years of experience advising on complex self-defense cases and offering legal strategies, Andrew shares his invaluable insights on what you need to know to protect yourself both physically and legally. 

We explore the nuances of the “use-of-force continuum,” key mistakes to avoid, and critical lessons from real cases.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Self-Defense Law: Andrew explains the foundational principles of self-defense law, from justification to proportionality and why these are crucial to know.
• The Legal Definition of Threats and Force: Clarifying what constitutes a “reasonable” perception of threat and appropriate responses under the law.
• Avoiding Common Legal Pitfalls: Key mistakes people make when claiming self-defense and how to avoid them.
• And more!

Like Andrew often says, "you carry a gun so you're hard to kill. Know the law so you're hard to convict."

So, pull up a chair and sit a spell as we delve into the laws of self-defense!

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