When is it ok to use your CCL and do you HAVE to shoot?

[michael_aos]

Does open-carry here in Colorado put a different perspective on "brandishing"?

Mike

[Scott]

One thing I keep in mind is that the law, it's meaning and any charges brought against someone is left to the discretion of LEO's.

[BadShot]

One thing I keep in mind is that the law, it's meaning and any charges brought against someone is left to the discretion of LEO's.

Isn't that supposed to be the job of the DA? Followed quickly by a Grand Jury and Judge? I see your point about the initial decision to detain, but lets not go imparting Judge Dread like authority to LEO's..

[Scott]

One thing I keep in mind is that the law, it's meaning and any charges brought against someone is left to the discretion of LEO's.

Isn't that supposed to be the job of the DA? Followed quickly by a Grand Jury and Judge? I see your point about the initial decision to detain, but lets not go imparting Judge Dread like authority to LEO's..

You are correct, but that's not the point that I was trying to make. I had a situation years ago that came down to the definition of "traveling". The initial charges were given to me by an LEO when another LEO from the CSP said I was not in the wrong.

What I said above is exactly what the judge told me, just not in those exact words. I think it was something along the lines of: "At the time of response, the law is left to the descretion of the responding officer". Sorry if I skewed it a little.

[BadShot]

Like I said, your point is taken, I just think it is very important that in these types of discussions that we be as explicit as possible.

[cheapo]

I view my carry weapon as my "ace in the hole" in an attempt to save my life. Introducing a weapon into a situation by brandishing in any form without a direct intent of using it is a grave gamble. Will it defuse or escalate the situation?