USCCA Offer- 3/29/2021: Charged With Murder (True Self-Defense Story)
Published: Mon, 03/29/21
This true story is an important reminder why a gun is NOT enough...
A USCCA Member named Brian was helping his ex-wife the day after a horrifying attack.
I want to share two things with you about this shocking story:
1. Brian’s life-changing experience...
2. [Training notes], so we can learn from this horrible, true self-defense scenario together...
You’ll see why in just a moment.
Ok, here we go...
Brian was well trained.
He had spent years learning and practicing the use of firearms for defense.
And he had a concealed carry permit.
[This context is critical, and we’ll come back to it in a moment.]
Brian was helping his ex-wife because a deranged man had attacked her and lit her home on fire the day before.
[Look, I was shocked when I read the police report. This attacker beat her up and lit her house on fire? It’s hard to imagine such evil...]
Here’s what happened next:
Brian went with her to gather some things from her home.
Meanwhile, the attacker returned to the scene of the crime.
With their daughter in the truck, Brian did exactly what USCCA training teaches members to do...
He placed himself between the angry attacker and his ex-wife and attempted to defuse the situation without violence.
[Training Tip: You MUST think about where to place yourself in a variety of scenarios in order to keep your loved ones safe…
...even if that means putting yourself in danger to protect them.
You also must practice defusing potentially violent situations, BEFORE you’re in one.]
The attacker refused to leave, and rushed toward Brian.
Brian kicked him in the chest, sending him backward down the steps to enter the house.
The attacker ran away, and Brian ran to his truck to get his phone and call the police.
Moments later, the attacker returned … holding a metal pipe.
So Brian grabbed his legal concealed pistol out of the truck and told him to STOP.
Despite Brian’s verbal commands to back off, the attacker rushed toward him, metal pipe above his head ready to swing.
Brian was forced to shoot in self-defense.
[Brian did everything he could to AVOID having to use his gun in self-defense.
Take a moment and consider this: This isn’t just about what’s right in the eyes of the law. We’re talking about morality — life and death.
You NEVER want to be forced to shoot in self-defense.
But if you MUST, then you have to be ready.]
Brian immediately called 911 and administered first aid.
After the ambulance and police arrived, he complied with every request.
He remained calm as he was handcuffed, knowing the detectives were just doing their jobs…
[The aftermath of a self-defense incident is confusing and emotional. The only way to be prepared for it is to actually take the time to prepare for it. That’s why USCCA has important educational resources on this important topic.]
At the police station, Brian realized something was wrong...
And even though his ex-wife corroborated his story, even though there was little evidence to support it...
Brian was charged with first degree murder.
While locked up in the worst cell block, which held the most violent criminals, Brian remembered his USCCA Membership.
He was able to get a message to his parents, and his mom called the Critical Response Team, who immediately went to work.
[The 24/7 Delta Defense Critical Response Team exists to help USCCA Members navigate the foggy aftermath of a self-defense incident.
Brian wishes he had called them immediately after calling 911.]
An attorney from the USCCA Attorney Network, drove straight to the jail to visit Brian...
And the attorney BELIEVED he was innocent!
In fact, he launched his own investigation, connecting all of the dots the detectives and police officers had missed.
He worked diligently to get this innocent USCCA Member out of jail, home to his loved ones and cleared of all charges.
And frankly, it took a lot of time.
It took a lot of money...
And it took a toll on the family.
Yet…
$68,500 of attorney fees later, all charges were dropped.
Brian shudders to think what would have happened if he didn’t have a USCCA Membership. In fact, he believes he would still be in jail awaiting trial…
...or in prison convicted of a crime he didn’t commit.
[Ok, so I know this story has focused a lot on the ugly aftermath of Brian’s self-defense incident.
But read on for the most important lessons from this event...]
Yes, it’s incredible that this USCCA Member had access to resources to help fund his defense expenses.
There’s zero risk, and you’ll get immediate access to life-saving training and education that could make THE difference in a violent self-defense incident.
Take care and stay safe,
Tim Schmidt
USCCA President
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