How do jurors see armed citizens who have to shoot criminals in defense of self or others? And how does the type of gun we use impact their impressions?
My old friend Glenn Meyer retired from a distinguished career as a psychology professor, during which he was involved in a number of mock trials reflecting just such situations.
Read about his findings here, from a respected professional journal.
I am reminded of the advice my late friend and colleague, famed criminal defense lawyer Jim Fleming, constantly had to share with his clients: “We don’t have to like reality, but we do have to face it.”