May 19, 2021 I teach Virginia’s Concealed Handgun Permit course at least twice a week. In nearly every class I have a student who asks, “Why can’t I just fire a warning shot or shoot to wound the attacker?” Great question. Both concepts of warning shots and shooting to wound are problematic, not to mention illegal, and CHP holders need to be aware of the law and its consequences.
Bad Ideas: Warning Shots and Shooting to Wound
Bad Ideas: Warning Shots and Shooting to…
Bad Ideas: Warning Shots and Shooting to Wound
May 19, 2021 I teach Virginia’s Concealed Handgun Permit course at least twice a week. In nearly every class I have a student who asks, “Why can’t I just fire a warning shot or shoot to wound the attacker?” Great question. Both concepts of warning shots and shooting to wound are problematic, not to mention illegal, and CHP holders need to be aware of the law and its consequences.