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If you must defend yourself or others in your home, car or place of business. This book is an excellent discussion of the practical and legal aspects of selfdefense. I just finished reading, the law of self defense by andrew f. Im in no way affiliated with this book or the author. The law of self defense by andrew branca goodreads. The law of self defense youtube channel provides education on the principles and applications of united states self defense law. The law of self defense, 3rd edition currently on sale. The right of selfdefense also called, when it applies to the defense of another, alter ego defense, defense of others, defense of a third person is the right for people to use reasonable force or defensive force, for the purpose of defending ones own life self defense or the lives of others, including in certain circumstances the use of deadly force. This news article provides an overview of texass stand your ground laws and how they have evolved over the years.
The icj found that article 51 is part of customary international law and that force used in self defense against an armed attack may be exercised only absent security council authorization if the attack is significant. Law of self defense llc is an educational and legal consulting enterprise focusing exclusively on american use of force law self defense, defense of others, defense of property, and is led by attorney andrew branca, an internationally recognized subjectmatter expert. Andrew consults on criminal cases nationally and teaches self defense law to police, tactical instructors, and civilians. In addition to the book, andrew also conducts law of self defense seminars all around the country. This online resource is growing, and as branca researches and prepares material for inperson seminars in a particular state. If you cannot carry a handgun while hunting due to legal restrictions in your area, learn how to use your long gun for more than 150yard shots on deer. If you have shopped with us before, please enter your details below. This is a book that belongs on the shelf of any of you who are interested in defensive firearms use and self protection. Infact, the last third of this book, is a comprehensive digest of every state law for a meriad of serifdefense issues.
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Anyone that has a concealed carry license should make every effort to attend this seminar and study the material in andrews book. Here are some hard truths about the worlds of hunting and selfdefense, how they intersect and why you need both in your gun life. The law of self defense, 3rd edition book by andrew f branca. In the united states, self defense is an affirmative defense that is used to justify the use of force by one person against another person under specific circumstances. Selfdefense in international law and policy book, 1988. Written by a well known attorney specializing in self defense. A plea of justification for the use of force, or for the killing of another person. Today on the podcast, i talk to attorney andrew branca about his book the law of self defense. The author goes to great length to compare differences in state law for self defense. The nicaragua case is the locus classicus on self defense. The right to act in selfdefense depended primarily on the authority of court decisions. The law of self defense, 3rd edition by andrew f branca. The plain talk summaries really help you to understand what all the legalese means.
Join our community and stay informed of the latest news. Branca explains the five legal pillars upon which a legitimate claim of selfdefense rests, and details each states variations in the applicable laws. Now arm yourself for the legal battle that happens after an attack. Self defence is a defence permitting reasonable force to be used to defend ones self or another. Open your mind, read this book, and learn the powerful lega. The law of self defenses popularity spawned not only statespecific seminars that branca teaches throughout the nation, but also online training delving into the specific laws governing self defense for certain states. The law of self defense, 2nd edition, the indispensable guide for the armed citizen, helps shooters prepare for the legal encounter after a self defense event. Spend time at the range getting familiar with where your shots will land if you. Andrew and i discuss the common legal myths people have about self defense, how self defense differs in civil and criminal cases, and when the law says you can defend yourself and how you can do it. The washington state supreme court decision in state v. Understanding self defense in texas this private attorneys website provides an overview of texass self defense laws as they relate to.
Jul 04, 20 the discussion on the law and aftermath of a self defense situation was invaluable. The general assemblys adoption in 2011 of three defensive force statutesg. Principles is an abridged version of that bestselling book, and includes the most important sections of the law of self defense, 3rd. The law of self defense provides precisely that critical, missing knowledge. Self defence is a justification defence rather than an excuse. Guyger claims that she mistakenly believed she had entered her own apartment and stumbled upon a. Download the law of self defense, 3rd edition ebook pdf.