CH> While that is probably good advice; it is not always the
 CH> best strategy under certain circumstances.
AR>Out of curiosity, what circumstances would that be?
CH> One example:  You are stopped by an officer who discovers
CH> that you are carrying a concealed firearm.  Do you keep your
CH> mouth shut and go to jail; or do you show your permit
CH> assuming you are carrying within the terms of your concealed
CH> weapons permit?
Different completely.  For one thing you are not going
to face a civil trial from the officer because you
injured him mentally by having a concealed firearm.
Now if the fecal matter hits the fan and you have to
use deadly (or even LTD) force you face a lot more and
sever problems if you say the wrong thing than at
almost any other time.
I say again; If you ever fire a weapon the only thing
you say to the police or anyone else is "I exercise my
right to refuse to answer any questions until I have
legal council." or "Lawyer, I want my lawyer, where's
my lawyer, lawyer, lawyer, LAWYER."
                      Remember:  Freedom isn't Free!
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