Reminds me of the LFI self defense guideline card:

The card reads as follows,

If you are involved in a Self Defence shooting use only the amount of force required to repel or stop an armed attack.

Take the following steps only after you are sure the threat has been neutralized, if possiable secure the weapon used by the assailent.

Check yourself and bystanders for injuries, call Police and ask for Emergency Medical help before taking further action,remember the investigation starts with the recorded phone call to Police, only ask for help, describe what has happened, give your location and identify yourself, do not say anything else or make statements that could be used against you later,don't give details of the incident over the phone, hang up.

Do not discuss the incident with bystanders. Make a complete check of the scene, however do not remove or tamper with evidence.

If the attacker has been shot and has been disarmed, and no longer a threat try and assess his injuries and render first-aid if possible.

Do not talk to or taunt the suspect or use abusive or racially charged language that could haunt you in court later.

Don't touch the assailant if he appears dead.

Don't let anyone else handle or touch evidence- keep bystanders back, secure your weapon, and unless you are a uniformed security officer keep it out of sight, innocent people have been accidentally shot by responding Police because of misunderstanding when officers arrived on scene and saw people holding weapons, try and spot them first and attract their attention in a non-threatening manner.

At first responding Police may treat you as a suspect by disarming and handcuffing you, follow Police instructions to the letter, do not argue, resist or question their actions, there will be time to straighten out the facts later, do as you are told.

Make no statements until speaking with an attorney, any thing you say will be used in the investigation, put your request for legal advice in a form Police will understand, relate to, and not hold against you such as " I know a storekeeper who shot a robber and got sued", I think I should talk to a lawyer first.

Be firm but polite that you will make no statements until you speak to an attorney, remember that any thing you say will be used against you later.

When Fire Rescue or Paramedics arrive get medical treatment for shock for yourself even if you think you don't need it.

Do not speak to reporters or the media for any reason.

Advise your attorney not to make statements to the press on your behalf.

Remember the media has no authority, do not speak to them, why give them a chance to twist your statement around or portray you as a vigalante or worse!

Never apologize for defending your life, or that of another.

Never make statements to Police or anyone else such as " I'm sorry I had to shoot, I regret this had to happen," you appear remorseful therefor your actions were inappropiate.

Such bungling statements could cost you big time later in a court of law, a grand jury hearing, or coroners inquest, and could give the suspect or his family a legal basis for a civil trail for damages, keep your mouth shut.

Persons involved in shooting incidents face a great amount of stress.

Psychological problems can sometime appear even weeks or months after an incident, and phyiscal one's such as

Sleeplessness, headaches, diarrhea, heart problems and others sometimes occur, they are common and effect even trained law enforcement and military. Seek professional medical and pyschological advice.

For more information contact the lethal force institute p.o.box122 concord new hampshire 03302-0122 1-800-624-9049.www.ayoob.com

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