Self defense while traveling

westernrvparkowner wrote:

MrWizard wrote:
i've been robbed twice
once at knife point, my wallet and cash

once at gun point, they stole a motorcycle

the first one was never caught
the second was caught within 2 hours, a juvenile (aka under 18yrs)
and prosecuted

neither time was i in a bad neighborhood, or someplace i shouldn't have been

the first on my way to work
the second leaving my BIL auto shop, caught me stopped in the drive way checking traffic, and stuck a gun in my face

it can happen anytime anywhere to anybody
there is NO such thing, "as it only happens to somebody else, never to me"

And if you had shot the first guy dead, you never would have had a motorcycle to be stolen the second time because you would have been sued into oblivion for "wrongful death" buy the family of the first thief. On top of that, you would likely have faced criminal charges.
Shooting someone to protect your belongings is likely to result in a lifetime of problems. It is a felony in many states. The claim of self defense is an active defense, something you will have to prove. Just saying you felt your life was in danger is not enough. You will have to prove it. Do you really want to be the next Ferguson Policeman or the next George Zimmerman? Common sense is going to protect you much more than any weapon.

May I respectfully refer you to MCA 1-1-224 and 45-3-103?
IF You live in Montana, you should be well aware of Montana law!

EDIT: You might also want to get a copy of the Montana State Constitution and read Article II, Section 12.