Confused about something.

[spud]

Well Im about to start a new job. And I will have to be entering other peoples houses. Question is, if it hit the fan and I had to defend myself in someone elses house, Would there even been an chance of me not going to jail for murder? Im talking an extreme situation here. One where I could not escape and it was life or death. Tis a humdinger.

[SW40VE]

I think, first of all, you would have to have their permission to bring your firearm into their houses. I am sure someone here knows better than I though...

[spud]

Didnt think that I had to announce that. But I may be wrong. Thats why im asking before I start this.

[txinvestigator]

I think, first of all, you would have to have their permission to bring your firearm into their houses. I am sure someone here knows better than I though...

No, you don't need permission. If you ask and they tell you not to carry, then you cannot.

[txinvestigator]

Well Im about to start a new job. And I will have to be entering other peoples houses. Question is, if it hit the fan and I had to defend myself in someone elses house, Would there even been an chance of me not going to jail for murder? Im talking an extreme situation here. One where I could not escape and it was life or death. Tis a humdinger.

Deadly force is justified regardless of your location. I don't really understand the question.

What kind of job are you taking that would cause you to be concerened about using your weapon against one of the occupants?

[KBCraig]

I think, first of all, you would have to have their permission to bring your firearm into their houses.

This isn't Arkansas. You definitely do not need to secure permission to enter someone's house while armed.

Kevin

[Roger Howard]

I think, first of all, you would have to have their permission to bring your firearm into their houses.

This isn't Arkansas. You definitely do not need to secure permission to enter someone's house while armed.

Kevin

It's not Louisiana either. No permission needed.

[Diode]

I think, first of all, you would have to have their permission to bring your firearm into their houses.

This isn't Arkansas. You definitely do not need to secure permission to enter someone's house while armed.

Kevin

It's not Louisiana either. No permission needed.

I didn't think you needed permission to do anything in Louisana!

You guys serious and Arkansas and La. ?

[barres]

Can't comment on LA, but Arkansas CCW laws require you to announce that you are armed (and presumably gain permission to enter without disarming) before you enter a private residence. Wierd, huh?

[Diode]

Can't comment on LA, but Arkansas CCW laws require you to announce that you are armed (and presumably gain permission to enter without disarming) before you enter a private residence. Wierd, huh?

That's weird alright.

[spud]

Well I will be working for a mobile computer repair service. I was talking about a darkest day scenario. I like to have my ducks in a row.

I thought you didnt have tio have permission to enter someones house, just didnt know about defending myself in someone else's house.

Im sure nothing like this will ever happen, Just have never seen this come up.

Thanks for the input.

[jbirds1210]

Spud-
It is my opinion that if I draw my weapon, it is solely because someone was planning to harm me.

I can't imagine not drawing my weapon to save my life in the case I was in another person's home. I would rather face a jury than my wife have to contact the funeral home.

People can stop you from entering their home with a firearm by a simple request. They can also thank you with the same voice for saving their life should they allow you to enter.
Jason

[seamusTX]

Well I will be working for a mobile computer repair service.

Very few people would call a computer tech and then rob or assault him (though they do that to pizza delivery men).

There's a remote possibility that someone will call you for a repair, and a drunk, crazy relative will show up.

I think what you need to worry more about are common areas of apartment buildings, where someone might think you're carrying money.

- Jim

[Crossfire]

Well I will be working for a mobile computer repair service.

Very few people would call a computer tech and then rob or assault him (though they do that to pizza delivery men).

- Jim

I have worked in customer service for well, let's just say a number of years. You would be surprised at how some people will act when you go into their home to work on their computer, printer, fax machine, whatever.

It's not that they call up the computer tech with the intent to rob them. It's what happens when you tell them you can't fix it today because you have to order parts, or that they have to pay for service because their warranty doesn't cover spilling a 32 oz soda into the machine, or whatever.

Even with my "non-violent dispute resolution" skills, I have gotten into some very ugly situations. I won't go into someone's home to service something without a firearm. I just consider it another tool of the trade. I have never drawn it, but I have put my hand on it while backing up and out the door.

[spud]

Hopefully it never goes that far. But if it does, now I know I will be in the right.

Thanks for all the replys.