The only part of that I'm really referring to is the fact that he clearly shot someone in self defense and ended up on trial and facing possible Civil lawsuits. I would never intentionally put myself in his position but in this climate and the region I live in it concerns me more and more that you could end up in a situation you never planned to be in.I personally wouldn't use Rittenhouse as an example of "it could happen to me" for the majority of people. I'm sure USSCA is getting a HUGE increase in memberships because of that case, but it's such an extreme edge case that it doesn't bear into my decision making personally.
I think it depends on your situation. Are you the type of person who would insert yourself into a volatile situation like that? If you are this insurance is probably a good idea.The only part of that I'm really referring to is the fact that he clearly shot someone in self defense and ended up on trial and facing possible Civil lawsuits. I would never intentionally put myself in his position but in this climate and the region I live in it concerns me more and more that you could end up in a situation you never planned to be in.
It depends more on which way the DA leans and not the circumstances of the event; you may be inserted into a violent situation without your consent. It might not be an issue in a pro-2A state like MT but in CA it very likely will be.I think it depends on your situation. Are you the type of person who would insert yourself into a volatile situation like that? If you are this insurance is probably a good idea.
I am not someone who would do that. If I ever have to defend my life it will almost certainly not be at a nationally televised politically charged riot. I also live in MT so I'm not terribly concerned about an anti-self defense DA.
I am of the same opinion as you currently, very low odds and the facts are what will really matter.Any update on folks thoughts on this? I believe I originally looked into this years ago (although it may have been the NRA affiliated program) and IIRC I just felt it was something I was willing to self-insure. Very low odds of it happening, and if it does, your facts depend more than the insurance paying for your defense. Am I missing something, or has time passed to demonstrate it's worth another look - or not?