![]() Color your gun all you want…just think carefully before adding any words to it.Īmbler said he was aware of one case in Nevada where the defendant had the words “you’re f*****” inscribed on the inside of the dust cover of the weapon - popping open after the gun fired. But rather, adding symbolism or language to the firearm could come up in court. ![]() So consider that before you start throwing mods around like confetti.Īs a result, he doesn’t believe any type of purely cosmetic change to your firearm is a wise decision.įor clarification, that doesn’t mean ditching your cool Cerakote paint job. Law Shield attorney and gun owner advocate! In short, if anyone can shed light on this topic, he can.Īccording to Ambler, any attorney will use every possible thing they can against you in court. Law Shield.Īmbler defends American gun owners against these types of court attacks on a consistent basis. Still, I wanted to get one final perspective and that came from Gilbert Ambler, an attorney working for U.S. I mean, your case probably won’t go to Supreme Court, but… (Something Yen mentioned when I spoke to him.)Īnd a court case is very likely to happen after you use your gun in self-defense. I guess even this would have been an okay answer, if not the one I was looking for.īut I suppose guarantees don’t always exist, particularly when talking about court cases. I wanted a definitive, “ No, under no circumstances is that an issue,” Or something like that. The Final Word: US Law Shieldīy this point, I felt that I had something of an answer, but nothing concrete. That said, Galbreath said not every mod is the best idea.Ī potential problem he saw? A “Born to kill” etching on the gun. A light can help with positive ID, which means you’re making certain that only threats are at the muzzle end of your gun.Ĭonsequently, you could almost view these additions as a safety feature. If you find yourself in a stressful situation, potentially in low-light conditions, you want to make sure you identify and hit the target, nothing more. Galbreath says the same could very easily apply to pistols with red dots or lasers mounted to them. In such a case, the shooter has to modify their trigger pull or owning a gun proves a moot point! Trigger upgrades are one of the most common upgrades you’ll see on any type of gun - not just CCWs! He cited countless times he’s taken clients out to the range, only to find that they aren’t strong enough to repeatedly engage the stock trigger on the weapon they purchased. I asked Galbreath, with his experience in the police force, had he seen a customized weapon come up in the following court case? Carrying a gun does come with a lot of responsibility, but you shouldn’t have to be afraid that your gun’s appearance will be a danger.įurther, he added that many good reasons exist to modify a firearm. His roles included SWAT team member, Hostage Negotiations Team Commander, and Special Investigations Unit Supervisor where he investigated violent crime and homicide. Marko worked for 22 years as an investigator in Daytona Beach, Florida. Marko Galbreath teaching firearms safety to kids ![]() That said, Yen clarified that certain features don’t automatically increase or decrease the amount of legal risk a CCW holder would face in a potential trial. In other words, you could potentially get stuck with a juror that might view your firearm as an “incredibly dangerous weapon.” ![]() And any customizations could be seen as an additional ‘scary’ feature to make the firearm even more deadly.” Lots of scary here, folks. “While those of us familiar with firearms may not think much of customizations like extended mags or lighter triggers, or even just cool visual customizations on our guns, in a jury trial, the average juror may not necessarily be as familiar with firearms. While Paul certainly didn’t offer any legal advice, he did shed light on where gun owners could run into some trouble. Specifically, I wanted to know whether tricking out your weapon could lead the accustation of “looking for a fight.” (Seriously, check out some of his articles on the ATF’s Proposed Regulations on 80% Kits and Castle Doctrine!) Paul Yen on the range. ![]() He’s our resident lawyer and all-around legal expert. You might recognize him as a writer here at Pew Pew Tactical. To navigate these legal waters, I contacted Paul Yen. ![]()
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