How to Get Your Arm Shot Off in Washington State (Or Any Other State)

Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses the recent attempted robbery of the Norco Market in Riverside, California. As many of you have probably seen already, store owner, 80 year-old Craig Cope, saw what was happening on security cameras and was prepared for what was about occur. After firing one time from his shotgun, the would-be robbers quickly retreated. So how does the law apply to situations like this? Learn from a real life example and arm yourself with education today.

Learn more about the incident.

Ammoland.com. https://www.ammoland.com/2022/08/he-shot-my-arm-off-video-of-foiled-robbery-shows-downside-of-crime/#axzz7bdFWYksN

L.A. Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/pq9p1qzj9wy-123

The Truth About Guns. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/store-owner-blows-off-attempted-robbers-arm/
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Applicable Statutes:

RCW 9A.16.020. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.16.020

RCW 9A.16.050. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.16.050
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Other Resources:

ATF Form 4473. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/4473-part-1-firearms-transaction-record-over-counter-atf-form-53009/download

Bullet Points. The Rule on Deadly Force in Washington State. https://youtu.be/lACryffnV08

Bullet Points. The Four Rules You Have to Know About Deadly Force in Washington. https://youtu.be/pqFlknivTTM

When Can I Use Deadly Force in Washington State? https://youtu.be/xgv56ASjYxs

Check Out our Bullet Point Series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTYlAL5t-3aPwsSwmze-Dw_ev5b7PgNpe
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