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Response to a Comment on the “Parking Lot Law” »

I wanted to respond to the following comment that I received on my earlier post on the passage of what is referred to as the “Parking Lot Law” in Arizona.
Here was the comment of one of my readers…
“OK I read the law and I am shocked. Are we in city that has a high [...]

Responding to a Vehicle Break-In… »

Question:  Someone recently broke into my vehicle and stole my emergency tool kit, a few dollars in change, some audio CDs, and a few other misc. items of little value. What they really took is my confidence in parking my vehicle in my apartment complex.  I am a highly trained military professional with no urge [...]

Threats and the Use of Lethal Force… »

Question:  I have a question that I would like to throw your way and I know that you said that you were not a lawyer but I would like to bounce my situation off of you.  My father and I have a painting company and we work together on a daily basis.  He has an [...]

Concealed Carry of an Airsoft Gun vs. a “Real” Firearm »

Question:  I recently took my AZ CCW and sent my passed exam and state application for acceptance. My question is: If one has an AZ CCW permit, can he or she carry a soft air gun without the red or orange tip attached to the gun. Reason for this question, is that many people want [...]

Attempted Carjacking and the Use of Lethal Force »

Question:  My uncle who lives in Glendale, Arizona was recently a victim of what appeared to be an attempted car jacking.  As he was stopped at a traffic light, a man came up to his driver’s side door, attempted to open it but was unsuccessful because it was locked.  The man then commenced to verbally [...]

Threat of Deadly Force to Protect Property… »

Question:  Can you threaten the use of deadly force to protect your property, i.e., someone is breaking into my vehicle?  Could you then hold that person until the police arrive?
Answer:  In general, when answering legal questions of this type, I have to state that I am not an attorney and cannot give legal advice.  I [...]

Justification for the Use of Force in Self Defense »

Question:  I noticed you said in a previous post that if someone swung at you, you have the right to use force to defend yourself.  What if one or more people grab you and make you fear for your safety by threatening to harm you in a non-lethal way?  Do you have the right to [...]

Legal Strength of OC Spray in Arizona »

I recently received a question regarding the legally allowed strength of OC spray or “pepper spray” in Arizona.  Here in Arizona, we are fortunate to live in one of the less regulated states as far as non-lethal personal protection devices.  There is no statuatory limit to the strength of pepper spray in Arizona.
I do feel [...]

Firearms Transfers – How to do it right! »

Question: When shipping firearms to another Arizona resident do I have to send it to an FFL or can I ship it directly to the other resident? I assume since I can sell it without any paper work to another resident I can just ship it to him but cannot find any information on the [...]

Concealed Carry in Establishments That Serve Alcohol »

I recently received a question regarding any recent changes in the law regarding concealed carry in establishments that serve alcohol.
Unfortunately, the law has not changed. It is absolutely still illegal to carry a firearm in any establishment that serves alcohol for consumption on the premises. The proposed legislation to allow this [...]