There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about the law and self defense. The right of selfdefense also called, when it applies to the defense of another, alter ego defense, defense of others, defense of a third person is the right for people to use reasonable force or defensive force, for the purpose of defending ones own life self defense or the lives of others, including in certain circumstances the use of deadly force. The indispensable guide to the armed citizen branca, andrew f. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Download the law of self defense, 3rd edition ebook pdf. Lessons in the law of self defense armed citizens legal defense. Outdoor writer kat ainsworth has been carrying concealed for 15 years and hunting for more than 20 years. Law of self defense llc is an educational and legal consulting enterprise focusing exclusively on american useofforce law self defense, defense of others, defense of property, and is led by attorney andrew branca, an internationally recognized subjectmatter expert.
The law of self defense, 3rd edition the world is a dangerous place. In the united states, selfdefense is an affirmative defense that is used to justify the use of force by one person against another person under specific circumstances. Introduction the first five books of the bible are sometimes called the pentateuch. Law of self defense is creating legal education patreon. The reasonable woman and the law of self defense criminal law stories 20. The book s approach reflected that north carolina was a common law state when it came to self defense. The general assemblys adoption in 2011 of three defensive force statutesg. The law of self defense provides precisely that critical, missing knowledge. The indispensable guide for the armed citizen by andrew branca is the absolute musthave piece of equipment for every concealed firearm carrier, armed american, or combatives practitioner. The law of self defense 3rd edition active response training. Andrew f branca youre prepared to protect yourself and your loved one.
By coming out with a new book, a new version of spoke really in a bridge version of this book calling law of self defense bowls here we have graphic for all of you self defense principles books much more information from the third edition book. This book is an excellent discussion of the practical and legal aspects of selfdefense. Human rights and personal selfdefense in international law. In the majority of states, selfdefense is a statutory defense mich. All chicago e books are on sale at 30% off with the code ebook30. Im in no way affiliated with this book or the author. Hessbruegge sets out in careful detail the strict requirements that human rights impose on defensive force by. The law of self defense, 3rd edition by branca, andrew f. North carolina law extends this by including not only your home, but also your vehicle and your workplace. The indispensable guide to the armed citizen giving you information deeper and in different ways, you can find any publication out there but there is no book that similar with the law of self defense. This principle has been codified and expanded by state legislatures.
Selfdefense can be a defense to assault, battery, and criminal homicide because it always involves the use of force. The law of self defense, 2nd edition 20, paperback for. The first fight is for your life the second for your liberty. Guyger claims that she mistakenly believed she had entered her own apartment and stumbled upon a. Buy the law of self defense, 3rd edition by andrew f branca, massad ayoob foreword by online at alibris. Coker, university of miami school of law follow lindsay c. The indispensable guide to the armed citizen by andrew f. Andrew f branca lets face it, the world isnt always nice. She writes for a variety of industry publications, covering hunting, ballistics and self defense, though she has a background in k9 searchandrescue and emergency veterinary medicine. However, it can be modified or expanded by courts on a casebycase basis. Statutory and case law governing selfdefense is generally the.
In fact, many people believe that the term self defense refers to certain physical methods and approaches to dealing with violence, when really, its a legal argumentpresentation concerning the use of violence i. Although the book is directed at those forced to protect their. Thats why youre prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones. A short 8 minute video on the basic legal concepts of florida self defense laws by floridas leading legal expert on the subject, and author of the book, florida firearms law. The chart below provides a summary of statutes related to north carolinas self defense laws, including links to important code sections. Jury selection begins today in the murder trial of former police officer amber guyger, who shot and killed 26yearold botham jean in his own apartment. Fletcher is published by university of chicago press. Under both criminal law and tort law, selfdefense is commonly asserted in cases of homicide, assault and battery, and other crimes involving the attempted use of violence against an individual. Branca explains the five legal pillars upon which a legitimate claim of selfdefense rests, and details each states variations in the applicable laws. The indispensable guide to the armed citizen 9781943809141. Its a plaintalk analysis that makes the law easy to understand, not just lawyers. He started teaching defense law classes for armed citizens back in 1997 with the release of the first edition of his book, the law of self defense, and teaching is. A history of americas love affair with lethal selfdefense, light traces the development of the notion of selfdefense from english common law to contemporary standyourground laws.
The law of self defense by branca, andrew f abebooks. Drawing on his extensive experience as a human rights practitioner and scholar, dr. Oklahoma self defense act and when loaded with any ammunition which is either a restricted bullet as defined by section 1289. Bernhard goetz and the law on trial by fletcher, george p. Branca teaches you how to make quick, effective legally appropriate. Branca, the renowned expert in selfdefense law, teaches you how to make quick, effective, legally appropriate decisions in lifeanddeath situations. His easytounderstand analysis thoroughly covers the laws of all fifty states.
This book includes not just the laws of all fifty states, but how the courts apply those laws. The right to act in self defense depended primarily on the authority of court decisions. The law of self defense, 3rd edition by massad ayoob. In addition to the book, andrew also conducts law of self defense seminars all around the country. While an abundance of literature covers the right of states to defend themselves against external aggression, this is the first book dedicated to the right to personal selfdefense in international law. Self defense and stand your ground the common law principle of castle doctrine says that individuals have the right to use reasonable force, including deadly force, to protect themselves against an intruder in their home. Branca is an attorney and the internationally recognized expert on selfdefense law. His easytounderstand analysis thoroughly covers the laws. Principles is an abridged version of that bestselling book, and includes the most important sections of the law of self defense, 3rd. Andrew consults on criminal cases nationally and teaches selfdefense law to police, tactical instructors, and civilians. The 1st goes deeper, the 2nd is a friendlier read, a great pair.
Branca, the renowned expert in self defense law, teaches you how to make quick, effective, legally appropriate decisions in lifeanddeath situations. Now arm yourself for the legal battle that happens after an attack. Branca is an ma lawyer and the author of the seminal book the law of self defense, 2nd edition, available at the law of self defense blog. Which is why we use the latest ssl security certificate and the highlyrated stripe processing system. The law of self defense by andrew branca goodreads. Jews call them the torah, which means teaching or instruction. Highly recommended for anyone carrying or keeping a firearm for self defense. The statutory law of selfdefense in north carolina. Folks, this is how lawyers learn self defense law you can catch the show live here on the law of self defense facebook channel page every tuesday at two pm eastern time and then afterwards as a replay on the law of self defense dot com blog, the second show we do every week is our after.
A guide for the armed citizen book by andrew branca. Thats why you take steps to protect yourself and your family. Its a plaintalk analysis that makes the law easy to understand for anyone, not just lawyers. I just finished reading, the law of self defense by andrew f. Whether it be that shotgun in the corner, the sidearm on your hip, or the pepper spray you. Written by a well known attorney specializing in self defense. While an abundance of literature covers the right of states to defend themselves against external aggression, this is the first book dedicated to the right to personal self defense in international law. And if youre the kind of person who thinks you can just hire a lawyer after the fact and hell bend the law. This is a book that belongs on the shelf of any of you who are interested in defensive firearms use and self protection. It is the most comprehensive compilation of expertise that i have read on the legal implications of a defensive encounter.
The law of self defense, 3rd edition by andrew f branca. Selfdefense is a defense to certain criminal charges as well as to some civil claims. Andrew consults on criminal cases nationally and teaches selfdefense law to. The law of self defense, 3rd edition book by andrew f branca.
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