Legal Thoughts on Rimfires for Self-Defense

In 1988, I began teaching armed citizens how to use firearms for self defense. Patricia Newman, not her real name, was one of my very first students to use a gun for self-defense. Her rapist was in her apartment and had been raping and sodomizing her for several hours. He didn’t need a weapon or threat to her; he used his hands repeatedly to choke her. 34). She was able get her gun. Her rapist noticed that she had entered the bedroom and followed her to the bathroom where he shot him repeatedly with her kit gun. He then fled the apartment, and stumbled down the hall, knocking on doors, and screaming for help. He then collapsed and died. He had been shot five times in the chest using.22 hollowpoints. There are many lessons to be learned from this tragedy. First, why was she using a.22 LR. There are a few reasons. One reason was that she was initially trained to shoot with a.22 LR revolver. She was very comfortable with the gun, and could handle the.22 LR recoil well, being petite. She was also not wealthy so she kept one gun for practice and home defense. She told police that he raped her five times and so she shot him five more times. This quote was published in the newspaper’s story a few days later. She didn’t face any civil or criminal legal repercussions. However, it turned out that she was not facing any criminal or civil legal consequences. She called me one evening from the hospital (my personal phone was also my business phone) and told me the story. She asked me if she could borrow a firearm, as her gun was taken by police while the investigation was underway. I invited her to visit me after she was discharged from the hospital. I loaned her a Smith & Wesson.38 special Smith & Wesson.38 Special. She kept it for several weeks as she called the police repeatedly to check the status of the investigation. The detective was not returning her calls. She finally called me again after she convinced herself that she would be arrested because the detective didn’t return her messages. I was a student of his, so I called him to ask if he would intervene on her behalf. He agreed. After one phone call from the lawyer and the detective, she was contacted back by the detective. He apologized for not returning her calls, and informed her that no charges would be filed against him. She could also come get her gun. He had been on vacation for some time, so that was his excuse. OK. However, if a person decides to use a.22 LR they should first work out the details. They must first learn command presence so they can communicate effectively with criminal suspects. If they continue their criminal activities, they will likely be shot. This is something that most reputable schools can teach. However, before you sign up for a class make sure that the curriculum includes taking criminal suspects at firearm point. You should also practice once you have learned how to use a serious handgun. Ruger and Smith & Wesson revolvers are two examples of handguns. The Ruger series of semiautomatics is another option. This recommendation is based on two factors. The first is the general rule in the United States that you should aim for the head with a.22 LR. You must also hit the temple and eyes. You must get the small bullet into the cranium so it can disrupt the central nervous system. If he is determined to kill you, waiting for him to collapse from internal bleeding won’t be a good strategy. Patricia was fortunate. They won’t be impressed if they can’t even see the gun in your hands. A stainless or blued gun looks more like a.357 Mag. They might be stopped dead in their tracks by a 9mm or stainless gun, which looks like a.357 Mag. The Glock 48 would be my top choice for self-defense.22. A.22 rimfire is about the same size as a Glock 9mm. It’s also extremely easy to shoot. It has replaced our Ruger Mark 2’s in training new gun owners. Rock Island Armory recently released a 1911-style.22 magnum pistol. This should be a good choice for 1911 enthusiasts like me. I loved the AMT.22 Mag., and although they are not currently available, you can find good used ones at a great price. They also fit well in Browning Hi-Power Holsters. You can also get.22 Mag. revolvers. Do your research. The.22 Magnum bullet offers a more powerful bullet at a higher velocity, but at a higher cost and with more noise. (The recoil is still quite minimal. (Recoil is still very minimal. Although it is legal, it has its limitations. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be downloaded in MOA. This is a great option for long-range shooting. Enter your email address below.