What people definitely need to understand, is that there is a lot of civil and criminal responsibility in the use of a firearm, especially in blue states.

When you discharge your weapon, you’re responsible for where that bullet goes. Example: If you fire at the bad guy and you unintentionally hit and kill an innocent person, you could be held civilly and criminally responsible. You could end up owning the family of the innocent person, hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. You could also be arrested and charged with a felony crime.

Carrying a firearm is a lot more than just strapping a gun onto your hip. You need to be able to know when it’s justified to shoot or not shoot. If you are put in the position to shoot and you get arrested, you will need legal representation and it will be very expensive. If you carry, it probably is a good idea to retain a lawyer for a monthly fee, then have to take out a second on your home. Because, let’s face it, lawyers do not work for free. In other words, no money, your lawyers will stop working for you!

Carrying a firearm to protect yourself and your family is a good thing, just keep in mind of all the responsibilities.