Do you have to have a permit to have the gun or does it matter at that point?
2007-01-25 02:19:50 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No. Here in Texas you do not need a permit of any kind in your home or principle place of business to possess or carry a firearm, concealed or not. You only need a concealed weapon permit if you leave one of the above places with a firearm about your person, open carry is not permitted. Be thankful, other places (such as communist New Jersey), requires you to have a permit to even possess a gun. Thank goodness Texas is one of the free United States. I hear Texas is considering (if not already passed) a law similar to what Florida passed a couple of years ago. It's called the "Stand Your Ground" law, and it permits you to use deadly force against anyone who makes you feel threatened. It's a good idea, it gives people good reason to treat each other better, especially in a state where even kindergarten teachers have at least one gun. And always remember, it's far better to be judged by twelve than carried by six.
2007-01-25 02:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know I have heard of the Make my day law which states that if someone breaks into your home that has no right to be there Can't be like a husband you kicked out that you have the right to shoot in self defense I never thought about the permit thing If you are holding the gun illegally maybe they would just charge you for that and not the self defense.
2007-01-25 02:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by peeps 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't ALWAYS have to have a gun permit to own a firearm! It will depend on which state you live in. Texas and Vermont have no such restrictions. Call your local Police department to find out. As far as using deadly force, Most times its the state prosecutors job and not the police that decide if charges will be brought against you for using it. Many times the deciding factor will be if you had a clear chance to stop the intruder or get away without using deadly force and did not do it. Self Preservation is a human right. NOTHING in the law states that you have to be a victim. I would advise that if you feel unsafe that touch base with your local police to see what you can do so that you feel more comfortable in your home so you will not fear for your safety, such as installing a good alarm system, taking a good self defense class, getting a dog or getting some training on non-lethal defense systems. Pepper spray or a stun gun for instance. If that won't do it for you, you should enroll in a firearms training course no matter where you live.. Good luck.
2007-01-25 02:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Different laws for different places, but I think all agree that you must feel that your life is in imminent danger to justifiably kill an intruder. They must be in your home. If they are outside, forget it. If you shoot them in the back, forget it, you're going away.
As far as a permit, handgun, you better. Other, you may, depending upon where you live.
If you do shoot someone, then at that point, EVERYTHING about the whole deal is going to matter.
2007-01-25 02:38:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gun permits become an issue only if the weapon is carried outside of your home.
There are no states to my knowledge that require you to maintain a license to carry on your property or in your home.
A permit to carry is for use when in public!
As for shooting an intruder inside your home....remember that you MUST be in fear of imminent serious bodily harm or death. For instance, if an intruder inside your home brandishes a firearm pointing it at you telling you he is going to kill you....that's self defense.
If you see the intruder, gun or not, he starts to run away, you shoot him in the back...get a good lawyer!
Hope this helps.
Best wishes!
2007-01-25 02:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Anyone can buy a "long" gun with the quick check system and 3 day wait, if they have no felony record. Hanguns are on a state by state basis, and some cities (NYC, DC) ban the possession all together (and they have the highest gun crime rates). Firearm possession vs self defense is apples and oranges... not related.
2007-01-25 02:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Gunny T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any handgun you have to have a permit for.
Any hunting gun (shotgun, rifle) you do not need a permit.
If you can legally shoot someone that has broken into your home depends on the state you are in, and whether the burglar was armed or not.
Of course, if you shoot the criminal and then put a butter knife in his/her hand, then it's always legal.
2007-01-25 04:50:03 · answer #7 · answered by redjetta 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can only shoot them if they are threatening your life. You can't shoot them over a TV set or stereo they are stealing. There has to be some implied threat other than just they were in your home.
You always have to have a permit for a gun, so if you have an unregistered gun in your home, and you shoot someone in your home, there is going to be some effort required to prove you needed the gun and needed to use it.
2007-01-25 02:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Some believe you have to have a permit, I don't!!!! Every human being has a right to defend themselves against being killed by anyone!! If my life is in danger do you think I am going to be worried about a permit!!! Permits are just meaningless! They are just another way of creating revenue for the State!!! Think about it!!!!
2007-01-25 02:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you live and who you shoot, as for the permit, there could be grounds for a charge of having a firearm without a permit.
2007-01-25 02:25:03 · answer #10 · answered by P.A.M. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋