Originally Posted by
muzzymuz
This thread got me thinking about what I would do in a situation like this if I did get knocked off the bike. Would a U-lock to the face be justifiable in court as self defense in this situation?
Also to the guys that carry, if someone knocked you off your bike, what would you do? Draw and yell "BACK THE **** OFF!!!" Just curious what would be legal in this situation, and what you would do.
This was covered earlier a guy punching you in the face while you ride by isn't near the point of legally being able to brandish a firearm.
He'd have to threaten you with a weapon, or you'd have to prove in court that you felt your life was threatened, where in litigation any kind of opposing attorney would make very hard to do.
The thread got to this point because we were joking around and discussing shooting the shiat outta the dude just like we talk about bludgeoning someone with a u-lock. Instances where this type of activity actually takes place are next to non-existant despite the occasional piggy back in our brains it may take.
Using a firearm out of your home is usually very unlikely a defensible position unless this person is obviously directly threatening you.
Displaying a firearm publically when you're carrying concealed is likely going to land you in jail.