RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by Operator » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:51 pm

Can anyone tell me if there is any rule on how a civilian should or can use his personal licensed weapon if needed for self defence??

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Is it a crime to use your weapon on someone for self defence??

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Re: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by mundaire » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:58 pm

As per Indian law you can use your firearm to protect not only your own life, liberty & property BUT ALSO to protect the life, liberty & property of others (not necessarily people known/ related to you).

Post the event there will be some hassles, due to the legal process - but no Indian court will convict you of any offence for doing the above. As they say, best be tried by 12 (in court) than carried by 4 (to your grave)!

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Re: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by Operator » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:36 pm

Thanks abhijeet,
Is there a rule that states you can only shoot someone below the waist for self protection ..will you be sent to jail if you kill a burglar in your house ??

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Re: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by Bhargav » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:19 am

Ranveer wrote:Thanks abhijeet,
Is there a rule that states you can only shoot someone below the waist for self protection ..will you be sent to jail if you kill a burglar in your house ??

Ranveer
I don't think there is a specific rule like that. Imagine a gunman trying to attack you and you shoot him below waist in self defense, he is still going to shoot you dead because he is alive with a gun still in his hands. :)
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Re: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by goodboy_mentor » Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:02 am

You may read this http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... 61#p156759
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Re: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by dr.jayakumar » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:35 am

yep,
you aimed below the waist , but the criminal sat down to avoid the shot and got hit on his forehead.
he he he!!!!!
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Re: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CIVILIANS??

Post by dev » Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:32 am

Rules of engagement:
Down on your right knee.
Friend hands you ring.
Solitaire optional. :-)
To ride, to speak up, to shoot straight.
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