Castle doctrine is an important concept in modern self-defense law. Although rarely called as such by name in state statutes, the working concept of such laws is that a person’s home is their “castle,” and that they should have every right and expectation to safety while within their own home. Accordingly, if attacked inside their …
In the event of a nuclear disaster, it is imperative that you have the right gear to protect yourself and your family. The fallout from a nuclear explosion can be incredibly dangerous, and without the proper supplies, you could very well die. That’s why we’ve put together this list of nuclear fallout survival gear. This …
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The ringneck snake is a vividly colored, secretive, and widely distributed snake found all across North America. Rarely seen during the daytime except perhaps when they are stunning, this is one snake with a contentious reputation. Sometimes you’ll see them listed as venomous snakes, but other authorities have declared them entirely harmless. What’s the deal, …
Throughout the nation, castle doctrine laws are an idea or a standard to aspire to, not necessarily a specific text to be copied and pasted into a state’s law books. Put another way, all states that can be said to have castle doctrine laws word them a little bit different but the effect is broadly …
Of all the snakes that you might encounter in the wild, some of the most troubling are those with spectacular and scary threat displays, or else ones that look very much like deadly poisonous species. Sadly, these snakes are usually killed out of hand, or worse, the more dangerous variety is mistaken for a harmless …
If you must use lethal force in self-defense, it is imperative that the law is on your side, and more than that, that you know it. In some states, what should be open and shut, clear-cut cases of self-defense can be turned into legal circuses for the beleaguered defender who will have every action that …
One of the most commonly encountered snakes in the southeastern United States is the corn snake. Commonly encountered creeping around buildings and investigating grain storage sites, these colorful snakes are major predators of mice and rats. They are also commonly confused with copperheads, and some folks warn that corn snakes are in fact about as …
Castle doctrine laws are one of the most hotly contested, but also most popular, concepts in the United States regarding self-defense. Presently, about three-quarters of the states in the US have some form of castle doctrine law, and Louisiana is among them. Happily, Louisiana doesn’t make any bones about it when it comes to defending …
West Virginia is yet another state that has dependable self-defense laws on the books, including the functional equivalent of a castle doctrine laws. However, compared to other states that we have covered in this series West Virginia does not have one or two specific sections that codify its castle doctrine. Instead, West Virginia laws generally …
Even though most of us know better, it is still far from uncommon today to encounter people who take a disdainful view of those who wish to be more prepared in life. Seeing it as socially unacceptable or just plain wasteful, it is virtually impossible to get such people on board with the idea. If …
