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You shoot and miss, or round passed through and hits uninvolved 3rd party. Are you on the hook for injury or death $$ damages ?
Some say no.
Nemo
http://concealednation.org/2017/06/are-you-liable-for-a-pass-through-or-missed-shot/
Some say no.
Nemo
http://concealednation.org/2017/06/are-you-liable-for-a-pass-through-or-missed-shot/
Are You Liable for a Pass-through or Missed Shot?
Posted by MyLegalHeat.com, June 16, 2017
The Question:
Imagine you are walking down the street late at night when suddenly a criminal violently attacks you with a knife.
Fearing for your life you draw your weapon and fire 3 quick shots, stopping the threat and saving your life.
Once the threat is neutralized, however, you realize one of your shots missed your intended target and struck an innocent bystander in the leg, causing him severe harm.
Assuming you are otherwise justified in defending yourself, can the innocent bystander sue you? Will you lose that lawsuit?
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Click link above.