Opinion: Law of Self Defense by Andrew Branca

[ZManInNY]

I just heard from a friend that Andrew Branca's book, "Law of Self Defense" was one of the best to familiarize myself with. I've only just started it, but has anyone else read it? Any thoughts, opinions, and/or similar reading or great, reliable resources you'd recommend?

 

[GOPerfect]

I have not read it. My self defense justification can be found in NY State Article 35. That has been all that I need.

 

[prambo]

I doon need no steenkin' "Law of Self Defense"...I've had it since birth.

 

[Cooolone]

Self Defense as defined by who? Lawyers who live in gated communities with armed guards or are carrying themselves for protection? Prosecutors who will tell you that you should disown your whiteness and surrender your privilege to those less fortunate, not fight but give away your possessions and submit to a criminal element?

The world would be an easier place to live absent lawyers, that's for sure!

As noted, Article 35, Justifiable Defense is all I need... Know it, that's it! And heaven forbid the need ever arise for the use of "deadly" force to preserve your life or the lives of loved ones... The worry is after, not before! If you subscribe to these methods, they'll have you second guessing your actions, and delay your ability to act, just enough, that it'll possibly cost you your life!

And I'll bet dollars to donuts that you question a bunch of these experts, and see how many have EVER had been in a Life or Death situation, and you'd be surprised how many shy away... But they'll tell you how you should act. Just all a bunch of BS in my opinion!

Carry on!

 

[SonOfSun]

I have not read it. My self defense justification can be found in NY State Article 35. That has been all that I need.

100% agree here.

Review the laws regarding use of force in your jurisdiction. That should be your guide.

 

[ZManInNY]

Self Defense as defined by who? Lawyers who live in gated communities with armed guards or are carrying themselves for protection? Prosecutors who will tell you that you should disown your whiteness and surrender your privilege to those less fortunate, not fight but give away your possessions and submit to a criminal element?

The world would be an easier place to live absent lawyers, that's for sure!

As noted, Article 35, Justifiable Defense is all I need... Know it, that's it! And heaven forbid the need ever arise for the use of "deadly" force to preserve your life or the lives of loved ones... The worry is after, not before! If you subscribe to these methods, they'll have you second guessing your actions, and delay your ability to act, just enough, that it'll possibly cost you your life!

And I'll bet dollars to donuts that you question a bunch of these experts, and see how many have EVER had been in a Life or Death situation, and you'd be surprised how many shy away... But they'll tell you how you should act. Just all a bunch of BS in my opinion!

Carry on!

Check out his background. He’s very seasoned in cases involving deadly force and his goal is to educate and arm people with the knowledge of what to say and not say to law enforcement, etc to avoid going to jail for defending yourself. You can read the foreword and intro on Amazon as a preview when you look at the digital book.