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by RoyGBiv
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Duty To Retreat?
Replies: 4
Views: 3987

Re: Duty To Retreat?

carlson1 wrote: Sat Jul 23, 2022 5:18 am Second question. If you are in Texas and you pass a 30.06/30.07 sign because you simply just missed it. Then you had to use your gun to stop a killer how will that scenario likely to play out in the aftermath.
I am not a lawyer. This my opinion, not legal advice.

On this question, I believe the two questions would be separate, but, I also believe it would depend on jurisdiction of the incident. Would likely be handled differently in Austin vs Tyler, for example.

A legally justifiable defensive gun use is still legally justifiable, even if the person defending was in a place that prohibited guns. The defender could still be prosecuted to the extent that 30.05/06 provides for prosecution of violators.

Again, my opinion only.
by RoyGBiv
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:43 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Duty To Retreat?
Replies: 4
Views: 3987

Re: Duty To Retreat?

carlson1 wrote: Sat Jul 23, 2022 5:18 am I also wonder if we passed a sign and had to use our gun will those who carry some type of “Insurance” be covered?
Several good questions Carl... On this one specifically, I asked the folks at CCW Safe before I switched to them this year. Specifically, I am an "Emergency service volunteer" and current law provides a "defense to prosecution" to me if I choose to carry past a 30.05/06 sign.

CCW Safe tells me that their policy would cover me for a defensive gun use in that situation.

Probably a good idea to call/email whoever you choose for coverage, and ask them.

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