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Lesson 6 of 36
Don't Shoot Too Soon
Drop Date: April 2026
Don't Shoot Too Soon

Lesson 6: Don’t shoot BEFORE the threat is imminent.

Don West and Steve Moses join Shawn Vincent to talk about the concept of the “window of justification” and to explore the legal perils for armed defenders who shoot before the threat of great bodily harm or death is imminent.

Lesson 6: Podcast

Even if someone appears dangerous, you can’t use deadly force until the threat is immediate. The attacker must not...

Lesson 6: Expert Review

Even if someone appears dangerous, you can’t use deadly force until the threat is immediate. The attacker must not...

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About Shawn Vincent

Litigation Consultant

Shawn Vincent is a litigation consultant who helps select juries in self-defense cases, and he manages public interest of high-profile legal matters.