Episode 155. Self-Defense and Civil Liability: Lessons from a Detroit Shooting

Show Notes

 

Episode 155. Self-Defense and Civil Liability: Lessons from a Detroit Shooting 

 

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley discusses a self-defense incident that occurred at a Detroit Lions football game, exploring the legal implications of self-defense laws in Indiana. He delves into Indiana's self-defense immunity statute, the case of Kystie Phillips, and the importance of gun safety rules. The conversation emphasizes the balance between self-defense rights and civil liability, highlighting the need for personal responsibility among gun owners.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Defense and Legal Implications

02:54 Understanding Indiana's Self-Defense Statute

06:05 The Case of Kisti Phillips and Legislative Changes

10:05 Civil Liability and Self-Defense Immunity

14:03 Gun Safety Rules and Personal Responsibility

 

Resources

 

Concealed carrier who killed 2 with 1 shot at Detroit Lions fan tailgate acted in self-defense, won't be charged: Prosecutor | Blaze Media

https://www.theblaze.com/fearless/concealed-carrier-who-killed-2-with-1-shot-at-detroit-lions-fan-tailgate-acted-in-self-defense-wont-be-charged-prosecutor

 

Use of force to protect person or property, Ind. Code § 35-41-3-2

https://casetext.com/statute/indiana-code/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/article-41-substantive-criminal-provisions/chapter-3-defenses-relating-to-culpability/section-35-41-3-2-use-of-force-to-protect-person-or-property

 

"Forcible felony"; justified use of force; immunity; rebuttable presumption, Ind. Code § 34-30-31-1

https://casetext.com/statute/indiana-code/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/article-30-immunity-from-civil-liability/chapter-31-immunity-for-justified-use-of-force/section-34-30-31-1-forcible-felony-justified-use-of-force-immunity-rebuttable-presumption

 

Years after man killed in IN, bill protecting those who use justifiable force becomes law

https://www.fox19.com/2019/05/09/years-after-man-was-killed-bill-protecting-those-who-use-justifiable-force-becomes-law/

 

Woman Who Saved Officer's Life Makes Tearful Plea For Immunity Legislation - Eagle Country 99.3

https://www.eaglecountryonline.com/news/local-news/woman-who-saved-officers-life-makes-tearful-plea-for-immunity-legislation/

 

Plaintiffs Drop Lawsuit Against Woman Who Shot Man Attacking Conservation Officer - Eagle Country 99.3

https://www.eaglecountryonline.com/news/local-news/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-against-woman-who-shot-man-attacking-conservation-officer/

 

The 4 Universal Gun Safety Rules, Plus 13 More You Should Follow

https://gunpros.com/gun-safety-rules/

 

Wayne Dobbs – The 4th Rule (2017 Shooter’s Summit) – Firearms Nation

https://firearmsnation.com/wayne-dobbs-the-4th-rule-2017-shooters-summit/

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