Excellent synopsis, Michael! I'd wondered how such an incident would go down, as far as the aftermath is concerned. So, thank you for summarizing your thoughts on this issue.
Looks like one would be better off using a cheap handgun for CCW - no Wilson Combat 1911's, rare S&W revolvers, or gold-plated Glocks - on the off-chance you won't get it back after a defensive shooting
And before anyone can say anything about priorities, I'm well aware there are more pressing concerns after a shooting - your health, your rights, avoiding the creation of a situation that casts you in a bad light, etc. I'm just commenting on the wisdom of carrying a relatively inexpensive piece, knowing in advance that if you're unfortunate enough to be involved in a defensive shooting (and fortunate enough to survive), you may lose the piece.
Looks like one would be better off using a cheap handgun for CCW - no Wilson Combat 1911's, rare S&W revolvers, or gold-plated Glocks - on the off-chance you won't get it back after a defensive shooting
And before anyone can say anything about priorities, I'm well aware there are more pressing concerns after a shooting - your health, your rights, avoiding the creation of a situation that casts you in a bad light, etc. I'm just commenting on the wisdom of carrying a relatively inexpensive piece, knowing in advance that if you're unfortunate enough to be involved in a defensive shooting (and fortunate enough to survive), you may lose the piece.