AZSATT
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SB 1243 - Defensive Display of a Firearm, which takes effect Sept 30, 2009, is defined as:
a. Verbally articulating you are either armed with a firearm or can quickly access your firearm,
b. Exposing or displaying your firearm in such a way a 'reasonable person' would know you have the means to protect yourself against unlawful PHYSICAL or deadly physical force,
c. Placing your hand on your firearm while it's in your holster, pocket, purse, or other means of containment.
Defensive display IS JUSTIFIED when/to the extent a 'reasonable person' would perceive physical force is immediately necessary to protect against another's unlawful use or attempted use of PHYSICAL or deadly physical force.
A defensive display is not mandatory/required prior to using deadly force when justification to do so exists.
Defensive display is not justified if the CCW permit holder provokes/instigates the altercation, or if using a firearm in the commission of a serious &/or violent crime.
That's the framework for the new SB 1243 Defensive Display law - which in my opinion is far more significant than the SB 1113 - CCW in places serving alcohol. My question for AZ CCW Permit holders is: How will this new law change "your plan" if at all, and in what way(s)?
I'm already incorporating this upcoming change in the law into my CCW and CCW "+" courses, as I feel it's a huge benefit for the armed citizen. What are your thoughts?
a. Verbally articulating you are either armed with a firearm or can quickly access your firearm,
b. Exposing or displaying your firearm in such a way a 'reasonable person' would know you have the means to protect yourself against unlawful PHYSICAL or deadly physical force,
c. Placing your hand on your firearm while it's in your holster, pocket, purse, or other means of containment.
Defensive display IS JUSTIFIED when/to the extent a 'reasonable person' would perceive physical force is immediately necessary to protect against another's unlawful use or attempted use of PHYSICAL or deadly physical force.
A defensive display is not mandatory/required prior to using deadly force when justification to do so exists.
Defensive display is not justified if the CCW permit holder provokes/instigates the altercation, or if using a firearm in the commission of a serious &/or violent crime.
That's the framework for the new SB 1243 Defensive Display law - which in my opinion is far more significant than the SB 1113 - CCW in places serving alcohol. My question for AZ CCW Permit holders is: How will this new law change "your plan" if at all, and in what way(s)?
I'm already incorporating this upcoming change in the law into my CCW and CCW "+" courses, as I feel it's a huge benefit for the armed citizen. What are your thoughts?