Deadly Force in Self-Defense: What You Need to Know - Critical Mas(s) Ep. 03 with Massad Ayoob
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Published 2020-11-05
06:54 - The Zimmerman Case
One of the most well-known and high-profile cases involving the use of deadly force in a self-defense shooting is State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman in the death of Treyvon Martin. Mas discusses the legal facts of the Zimmerman case that were examined and ultimately resulted in Zimmerman's acquittal, and apply to cases of lethal force in self-defense writ large.
The following factors are considered any time there is a shooting or application of other forms of deadly force in self-defense against an immediate, otherwise unavoidable danger of death or great bodily harm to yourself or somebody you have the right to protect: ABILITY, OPPORTUNITY, and JEOPARDY. Force of numbers, disparities in physical size, strength, or the presence of a weapon are a few examples of Ability. Opportunity to employ their intent to cause harm (within certain distances, whether there are obstacles, etc) must be present, and Jeopardy is their manifested intent, either by words or actions, that your attacker is going to carry out the threat that they pose to you.
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Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.
ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
All Comments (21)
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Every single video this guy does is worth the watch.
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And in case you didn't know, Massad Ayoob also wrote a book on the subject: Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense. Highly recommended reading.
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You explain things in such a clear and concise manner. Always calm and deliberate. I don’t think I have ever heard it done any better. Well done Mr Massad and I look forward to other such legal topics.
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A couple weeks back I was attacked by a drunk. He apparently thought I was someone else and grabbed me by my throat. I lifted him off the ground and then threw him to the ground. I do carry 24/7 but I felt he was done after him hitting the ground. I maintained eye contact while walking away. I did have a second of thought of pulling my 357 magnum and shooting him in the face but I did not want to have a death on my heart. I will use deadly force if no other option is available. I pray he gets help for his alcoholism issues.
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A lot of people do not realize how fast or deadly a knife attack can be.
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The best instruction on deadly force/self defense I have ever heard.
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In 1985 I purchased my first handgun (A Taurus PT-92-Still have it). Shortly thereafter a good friend of mine gave me a small paperback book about the general ideas and theories regarding self-defense and lethal force. I still have that book and have re-read it several times over the years. (Along with purchasing several copies for gifts to friends.) That book is "In The Gravest Extreme" by Massad Ayoob. I can think of nothing else that has had a greater impact on my outlook as to defending myself and others. While I am absolutely opposed to any form of gun control, I could agree to that being mandatory reading prior to anyone purchasing their first firearm!
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This dissertation should be part of U.S. public school curriculum. Mr. Ayoob, you are possibly the most clearly communicable speaker I have ever have the pleasure of learning from.
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just don't let yourself be interviewed by police until your attorney is there. Just don't let them interview you, no matter how nice and agree with your shooting.
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Massad is simply the best person I've ever listened to in regards to presenting this type of content.
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Hands down the clearest, most precise and direct explanations I have ever heard. As a licensed carrier and a wheelchair user I have long been concerned about getting in serious trouble if I should ever have to use my weapon to defend myself or others. THANK YOU for making this video.
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Yet another fantastic video. It really does behoove all of us who carry to realize the tremendous importance of the phrase, "With power comes responsibility." Likewise, something I also say when I'm teaching, is that with knowledge comes responsibility. I spent 22 years in the military, and one thing we were always taught was situational awareness. Quite often, there are visual clues that we can pick up on that indicate bad intentions by others. Not always, of course, but a keen eye can catch things that seem a bit off. At that point, it's best to get out of the situation immediately, if possible. When it's not possible, this triangle that Massad shares with us should be running through our minds if we find ourselves in a situation where we may have to draw our weapon. I honestly hope I never have to draw my weapon on another person, but it's ignorant to think life is a bed of roses with no people around with bad intentions. Be safe. Be observant. Be vigilant. Thanks again, Massad.
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The forth and fifth legs, a lot of money and a good attorney.
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This guy is a great teacher! Easy to understand the content of the subject.
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Massad Ayoob he's one the great ones, America is lucky to have him.
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It’s such BS that even though you are doing what’s right and within the law your going to have to go broke for a lawyer to defend you !
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I could listen to him drop knowledge bombs all day
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I love Massad Ayoob. The man is a wealth of knowledge and is someone that I have learned a tremendous amount from. There are not a lot of other people out there, who have the same, if not more, wisdom, insight and knowledge concerning self defense both with and without a weapon as well as firearms knowledge and firearms instructor skills. He has always done a great job of breaking down both what is and what is not any justification in a deadly force encounter.
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Mas, you break it all down so well. Thank you.
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Great to know Massad is still teaching. Thank you.
