Washington Gun Law provides an updated version of a video they posted a year or two earlier on when you can use force and when you can use lethal force should you get caught up in a mob while in your car. Although the title indicates it is a "Part 2" it is just an update, not the second part of a two-part video.
VIDEO: "What Can You Do When a Mob Surrounds Your Car? Part II"
Washington Gun Law (11 min.)
Nice one. While he didn't mention it since it changes state to state, your state may consider the car as part of the Castle Doctrine. Then breaking into the car (with you in it) would be the same as breaking into your home. I would think having them open the car door (yeah should be locked, but) would entail the same threat as breaking the windows. IANAL. Not legal or tactical advice. BTW the shortest route out is probably the way you got in.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are some jurisdictions that have increased protections for drivers and passengers in automobiles that were passed in response to carjackings. You would need to check your local laws.
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