Armed citizens are often admonished to be careful what they say to investigators in the aftermath of a defensive shooting. ........ Armed citizens may not be aware that investigators can also get a court order that allows them to examine all text messages, emails, and other electronic media. In some cases, they can also use private conversations that the defendant has had with others.
Consequently, a person needs to be very careful what they post and say. Posting on social media, late at night–especially after consuming adult libations–may not be a very good idea. Boasting about what you will do if/when a person breaks into your home may be a real mistake. That harmless joke that you posted may not seem quite so harmless when it is read to a jury.
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This is excellent advice from the Sheriff. I often see posted on some gun related Facebook accounts really stupid things people say about how they would deal with a threat. It's best to keep your own counsel in these matters and pray you never have to use lethal force against an assailant or an intruder. That's what I do.
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