random_gun
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In a situation where the victim is not legally allowed to possess a certain kind of firearm(handgun, NFA firearm...), can the victim still use the firearm for self-defense under immediate threat(not owing the firearm, only use it in this particular incident)?
For example, in a home robbery(can necessarily own house, can be visiting the neighbor's house), if a underaged person somehow gains access to a handgun(grab it from the intruder, or use other family member's firearm) and shoot the intruder, will it be any different from someone who is legally allowed to possess the firearm?
I know this is complicated, what are some laws & cases for this kind of situation? I guess it's better to protect first and think later...
Is castle doctrine limited to a person's own house(aka. it doesn't apply if you are visiting someone else's house)?
For example, in a home robbery(can necessarily own house, can be visiting the neighbor's house), if a underaged person somehow gains access to a handgun(grab it from the intruder, or use other family member's firearm) and shoot the intruder, will it be any different from someone who is legally allowed to possess the firearm?
I know this is complicated, what are some laws & cases for this kind of situation? I guess it's better to protect first and think later...
Is castle doctrine limited to a person's own house(aka. it doesn't apply if you are visiting someone else's house)?