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From: Dr. Ignatius Piazza
Dear Subscriber, In a gunfight, there is a very well defined line between justifiable use of deadly force and murder. Unfortunately, in the heat of the gun battle you are only going to be half as good and half as smart as you are on your best training day, simply from the stress of a lethal encounter. As a result, the well-defined line between legal use of deadly force and murder can become quite blurry. Here is a real surveillance video that shows how quickly you can go from justifiably using deadly force to being charged with murder. Understand that – universally – you are only justified to use deadly force when your opponent shows the ability, opportunity, and intent to immediately inflict serious bodily injury to you or those around you. However, you are only justified to use deadly force to stop the threat. Once the immediate threat of serious bodily injury or death ends, additional use of force is no longer justified. Watch this very revealing surveillance video that shows a textbook case of justified use of deadly force that turns into a murder charge when shots are fired AFTER the threat has ended. Then read my comments following these videos. (Click Here if the video doesn't work, or you're using an iPhone/iPad.) Here's the News Media's take on the shooting: (Click Here if the video doesn't work, or you're using an iPhone/iPad.) Here is a video where the prosecutor essentially shows his case to the media. (Click Here if the video doesn't work, or you're using an iPhone/iPad.) Please understand that I have explained the universally accepted rules in the use of deadly force and shared this surveillance video with you for a very important reason: I want to help you AVOID criminal charges should you ever need to use your weapon to defend yourself or others. This case, unless a plea bargain is struck, will end up in the hands of 12 of our “peers” to decide if a normally law-abiding, upstanding citizen should go to prison for his actions or be set free. The surveillance video is the key witness because the other store employees were hiding at the time, the other robber had run away, and the unarmed teen is now dead and cannot testify. However, the jury will likely hear from the man on trial as he explains what was going through his mind and why he felt compelled to get another gun and shoot what appears to be a teenager who was no longer a threat. The jury, regardless of the “letter of the law” or instructions from the Court, ultimately makes the final decision in the case as to whether a man is guilty or innocent. The jury will decide if he walks free or not. The question I have for you is this: After seeing the surveillance video, knowing what you know about the justifiable use of deadly force, AND WHAT YOU WOULD DO in the same situation, do you find him GUILTY or INNOCENT? When I surveyed our subscribers I found that for every 12 responses, 10 voted for GUILTY and 2 voted for INNOCENT. Are you surprised? I’m not. Based on the mock jury trials we conduct in our Criminal and Civil Liability lecture during Front Sight courses, we have never seen a unanimous decision for guilty or innocent. What this should tell you is that you don’t want to put your life in the hands of 12 people unless you absolutely have no choice but to do so. In this particular case, the pharmacist did have a choice in firing those final shots. As a result of choosing to shoot after it appears the threat had ended, he must now place his life in the hands of 12 of his “peers”. Not a good place to be. I suspect, in this case, the jury’s verdict will be similar to your collective verdict. The big question is whether the 2 voting “innocent” will stick to their guns and hang the jury or eventually cave in to the pressure from the other ten. Again, the educational aspect of this report is that if you can avoid such a situation, you should. Sincerely, Dr. Ignatius Piazza P.S. Please share this report with your family and friends. If your family and friends would like to receive their own reports, our 12 page brochure, and 90 minute award winning DVD then please direct them to sign up for Front Sight's Free Gun Training Reports. P.P.S. I'm always happy to hear from you, so please email me after you've read Gun Training Report #63 Ignatius Piazza: How to Get Charged with Murder... to confirm you are receiving the reports and tell me what you think about the reports so far. E-mail Dr. Piazza.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
BUILD A BUSINESS: Resources
[Video] How Small Business Helped NASA Land the Mars Curiosity Rover
SBA
Administrator Karen Mills and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden
recently held a Google+ Hangout with a small business that helped NASA
land the Curiosity rover on Mars. Staff from ATA Engineering joined the
Hangout to explain their role in the Mars Science Laboratory and how small businesses can expand their markets by working with the Federal government.
You’ve Earned a Small Business Opportunity: Entrepreneurship at 50+
Life
after 50 opens the door to many opportunities and new interests, and
being retired or near retirement may give you the time, resources and
experience that will allow you to be more passionate about these than
you have ever been before. It may be time to find the answer to the
“what’s next” question you’ve been pondering. If you're a 50+
entrepreneur, SBA has a new online course for you and we're co-hosting
with AARP a nationwide event on October 2, 2012.
National 8(a) Training Business Matchmaking & Awards Ceremony
Join
us on October 10, 2012, in Washington, DC, for an event focusing on
minority-owned businesses and their critical role as cornerstones of
communities. Representatives from minority-owned businesses can expect
to attend informative training sessions and possibly be selected for
pre-scheduled business matchmaker meetings with various federal agencies
and federal prime suppliers.
5 Essential Online Tax Tools for Small Business Owners from IRS.gov
Have questions about small business taxes? IRS.gov is a resource-rich site home to numerous online tools designed
specifically for small business owners and the self-employed. Here’s a quick look at some of
what’s available from IRS.gov.
A Country Built On Diversity Leads To An Economy Built To Last
Un país forjado sobre la diversidad brinda una economía perdurable
This
September, SBA celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans for
National Hispanic Heritage Month. We've made great progress in
supporting Hispanic-owned small businesses, but there is still work to
do. That's why the SBA
will continue to ensure that these small business owners get the
access and opportunity they need to build successful businesses and
create good jobs in our communities.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
ELECTION CHATTER: A Closer Look at Medicare and Medicaid
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