In 1985 I was approached by two boys, with a base ball bat, I ended up in the hospital for 10 days, IT did not quit cost $50,000 dollars, but I was out alot, IT was close to have cost me my life. So, IF I had a CHL at that time, and I HAD to shoot to save my life.. I would have..
The Big question, You should never plan to shot, to where you need a lawyer, you should ONLY SHOW YOUR WEAPON IF THEY MAKE YOU!!! And THEY MADE you shoot them.. Then you should not need a lawyer!
If your at a point where you have to save your life, the lawyer should never come in your head.. I'm a working man, but I do want to see another day. I learned the hard way. The Question is do you want to learn the hard way or learn by others..
BUT, IF you decide to carry, do not just take the CCW class, you need read any of books, go to as many classes, as you can.
MY self, I want follow fully within the LAW, and understand !!
I will say, you have taken the correct step in using this forum, that does say a lot for you
Good Luck
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