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Firearm Carry and Self-Defense Laws: Navigating Concealed, Open, and Constitutional Carry, Reciprocity, and Use-of-Force Standards

Legal frameworks for concealed carry enforcement and self-defense distinctions between private citizens and peace officers, including landmark cases.
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Navigating Carry Laws and Self-Defense Legalities

2025-08-21 13:00:00

Participants will learn concealed carry enforcement challenges, reciprocity requirements, and critical distinctions between civilian and peace officer self-defense claims. These frameworks enable practical application of use-of-force principles and legal compliance strategies.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
Bruen Impact
Supreme Court now requires strict scrutiny for gun laws using text, history, tradition.
02
Reciprocity Rules
Licenses require formal agreements between states; Indian reservations are treated as foreign countries.
03
Prohibited Locations
Carry restrictions vary by state for schools, churches, government buildings, and posted premises.
04
Officer Immunity
Peace officers have qualified immunity when following policies; private citizens generally do not.
05
Self-Defense Elements
IPAIR framework covers Innocence, Proportional, Avoidance, Immediate, and Reasonable requirements.
06
Castle Doctrine
Removes avoidance requirement at home; Stand Your Ground extends this to public spaces.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Legal Challenges in Concealed and Open Carry Enforcement

This session examines the impact of the Bruen decision on concealed carry law, permit requirements, and prohibited carry locations. Participants will explore constitutional carry provisions, open carry regulations, and the complexities of reciprocity agreements across state lines and Indian reservations.

Kevin L. JamisonKevin L. Jamison
Jim KofordJim Koford
clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Self-Defense Law for Citizens Versus Peace Officers

This session explores critical legal distinctions between private citizens and peace officers in self-defense situations, including qualified immunity and training requirements. Participants will learn the IPAIR framework for self-defense elements, landmark cases like Tennessee v. Garner and Graham v. Connor, and the differences between Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws.

Kevin L. JamisonKevin L. Jamison
Jim KofordJim Koford

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IL2.0
IN2.0
KS2.0
KY2.0
LA2.0
MA2.0
MD2.0
ME2.0
MI2.0
MN2.0
MO2.4
MS2.0
MT2.0
NC2.0
ND2.0
NE2.0
NH120.0
NJ2.4
NM2.0
NV2.0
NY2.0
OH2.0
OK2.5
OR2.0
PA2.0
RI2.5
SC2.0
SD2.0
TN2.0
TX2.0
UT2.0
VA2.0
VT2.0
WA2.0
WI2.0
WV2.4
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