Yes, because that’s called brandishing a weapon. Unless he was personally being attacked, I’m not sure you can pull your weapon to threaten a perpetrator who is hurting someone else. It has to be used in self-defense. I’m not sure what the laws are regarding protecting others with your firearm.
I’m not saying, I agree with this, I’m just saying that’s the law is in most states. Now if they would’ve tried to attack him, and he pulled his gun, then he would be in the right. But still we’re in New York, so I’m not sure you’re even allowed to protect your own self.
Depending on your state, lethal force is permitted to defend someone else if their life or well being is under imminent threat. That covers both brandishing and firing a firearm, again depending on locality.
The defender in question, however, is in idiot for firing warning shots. Bad idea whether self defense or not.
Correct on both accounts. In Texas we are allowed to use lethal force to defend ourselves and others. You might get away with a warning shot if you are in a nice red area, but it is never a good idea.
The article doesn't go into great detail, but mentions "criminal possession of a firearm", so he may not have even had a permit for the gun.
He wanted to help,but he didn't think it through about how his actions could impact his life. I gather in a place like NYC, you have to be very careful if you choose to intervene in a situation like that.
Yes, because that’s called brandishing a weapon. Unless he was personally being attacked, I’m not sure you can pull your weapon to threaten a perpetrator who is hurting someone else. It has to be used in self-defense. I’m not sure what the laws are regarding protecting others with your firearm.
I’m not saying, I agree with this, I’m just saying that’s the law is in most states. Now if they would’ve tried to attack him, and he pulled his gun, then he would be in the right. But still we’re in New York, so I’m not sure you’re even allowed to protect your own self.
Depending on your state, lethal force is permitted to defend someone else if their life or well being is under imminent threat. That covers both brandishing and firing a firearm, again depending on locality.
The defender in question, however, is in idiot for firing warning shots. Bad idea whether self defense or not.
Agreed. There’s no such thing as a warning shot. It’s illegal.
Correct on both accounts. In Texas we are allowed to use lethal force to defend ourselves and others. You might get away with a warning shot if you are in a nice red area, but it is never a good idea.
It appears he in deep shit just for having the gun in a public place, let alone on railway property and then brandishing it and then firing it.
That was the day he wished he'd stayed at home.
Also, I don’t know what the rules are for conceal carry in New York.
The article doesn't go into great detail, but mentions "criminal possession of a firearm", so he may not have even had a permit for the gun.
He wanted to help,but he didn't think it through about how his actions could impact his life. I gather in a place like NYC, you have to be very careful if you choose to intervene in a situation like that.