Zimmerman Verdict, The Law Upheld?

  As the verdict spreads across the country, I read the worry of riots and the outcries of injustice. I hear (and read) that the system has failed. I am here to say that I do not see it that way. The way that we have it set up (especially for those that want to follow blindly) the system worked perfectly
 1) There was an accused
 2) He was scheduled a trial
 3) Prosecution and defense ensued
 4) A jury of his peers deliberated over the evidence
 5) the jury reached a decision

Isn't that exactly how the system is supposed to work? Is this not what was called for in outrage? Is that not exactly what happened?
 My heart goes out to the Martin family for their loss. My heart goes out to the Zimmerman family for what they are going to have to endure.
 My gratitude goes to the Jury for upholding the law and the concept of self defense.

 I want to be very clear,I do not think we need a vigilante police force. I do not recommend taking a bite out of crime by seeking out criminals outside of your home. Every agency that I am familiar with discourages the attempt of arresting or engaging another unless necessary for self defense or the defense of another. I do not think that it is a good idea to put yourself in harms way. But, for whatever reason you find yourself in fear for your life, I hope you have the ability to defend yourself as a law abiding citizen.

Whether you live in Oregon or not, this is a great book with a great foundation on the self defense laws. These laws vary from state to state and I strongly recommend that you study the laws for your state. This book also talks about the justification of deadly force and even has a chapter on the Martin/Zimmerman incident. I recommend it.

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WaHooooo - first actual review:

On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Dean Allen <***@yahoo.com:

Wow this was a great read! Facts, stories and not too much bs or as I call it attorney shit. Got a lot of good information and was vary entertained in the process. Could not put it down - read cover to cover! I give it ***** stars and recommend it to anyone who honestly wants to be a true American. Everyone needs to take these issues seriously. Each day our state county and government are downsizing. It's up to the people to defend themselves and there families.

Dean

This cover was a consideration, but not chosen - What do you think? The book can be purchased at http://www.oregonconcealed.com

Oregon Concealed Law (the book)

                               Oregon Concealed
                                                         by Don Leach

               With a release date of August 12th 2012, this book is going to be a great addition to the knowledge that you have and need. What better way to work on your defense strategy than to read the law in plain English written by a retired Oregon attorney who has similar interests and beliefs as you?
               You can pre-order this book filled with tales that will encourage you to rethink your strategies at our website http://www.ochlc.com/PRE-ORDER-Oregon-Concealed-Law-book-48p113.htm
                                   Or Oregonconcealedlaw.com

           Pre orders for the book will receive free shipping until August 14th, 2012

deadly force response

Jake Pirelli wrote on FB: "having JUST passed an online concealed carry class. I'm kinda lost. It was not informative at all. I'd like to know when I can use my gun, and the repercussions that  follow a self defense shooting."

We at oregonconcealed.com do not believe the on line class Jake Pirelli took was one of ours because our class addresses these issues in detail. The quick reply comes from the Oregon Statutes. They in substance say when a person is using unlawful force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury then self-defense or defense of another in that person's presence is justified. We cover this in depth in a new publication that will be available in time for the Oregon State Fair, August 24th.

For more information write Roger Leach or go to our website. Copyright is held in the name of Don Leach, 2012.

An interesting side note is that Oregon does NOT require a online or life class to cover Oregon Laws. At Oregon Concealed Co. we are at this time the only online or live class I know of that does teach the standards for justification of deadly force. For more information please feel free to visit our website or write.

Martin/Zimmerman TRIED BY MEDIA

An excerpt from the book Oregon Concealed,

The Best Defense - Use of Deadly Force

"There is wisdom in remembering for the Zimmerman/Martin scenarios of the world a full gathering of the facts helps in making a determination of which side of the fence we personally really want to be on; that is, if we want to be on the fence at all.

There is another layer of added wisdom in remembering and understanding that if we are involved in a shooting, the first words out of our mouths should be, “I feared for my life.” The second group of words out of our mouths should be, “I want an attorney.”

But the real question for us, for you and for me is whether we would want to be ultimately tried by a group of our peers, 12 persons charged with some of the most serious decision-making who will be allowed to hear all of the facts in an environment designed to protect our rights as well as the alleged victims; or the alternative?

And here is what the alternative really is: In the event of a handgun discharge where you are the person who pulled the trigger, do you want to be tried in the media and by the media? Do you want to be tried by popular vote? Do you want your life torn apart by the evidence gatherers called “news” reporters? Do you want to be tried by public opinion where you are painted by the broad black (as it is used here I mean the color of the paint, not the skin) brush of political correctness? Lest you misunderstand the core of these questions, do you want to run the risk of being found guilty by a prosecutor, a judge, and a jury who’s true goal and ambition is to financially survive in the face of their challenge by the new digital social and news media?

The same question presented in a simpler format: Given a choice of only one of two allowed possibilities: Do you want to be tried by a media organization who’s true motive is to sell news or do you want to be tried by a system designed to protect your individual rights?

How does the Martin/Zimmerman happenings relate to you? If you are the one who becomes involved in a deadly force defensive shooting, it could ultimately mean you being tried by the press, and/or the current political machine of “correctness” notwithstanding whatever the true facts may be."

Copywrite in Don Leach, Attorney, 2012; Oregon Concealed - The Best Defense - Use of Deadly Force: I have written a practical easy to read how to book  helping those who carry concealed understand the legal world of a defensive contact and dealing with enforcement. It will be available in July, 2012 at the oregonconcealed.com web site.

Deadly Force in Defense - Attacker did NOT have a gun!

An excerpt from the book

Oregon Concealed, due to be out

July, 2012

“She had her hand in its mouth, trying to keep it from ripping at her throat. I don’t know how I had managed to get it cocked, but I put that 22 magnum in the dog’s ear.” He shrugged. “It didn’t even give a yelp. It just folded up. At a glance I could see the other two dogs were still under control.”

Copywrite in Don Leach, Attorney, 2012; Oregon Concealed - The Best Defense - Use of Deadly Force: I have written a practical easy to read how to book  helping those who carry concealed understand the legal world of a defensive contact and dealing with enforcement. It will be available in July, 2012 at the oregonconcealed.com web site.

When is the handgun ACCESSIBLE in the vehicle?

Administrative Assistent "Linda" and grandma with

the future President Liam of Oregon Concealed Co. at one

of the gun ranges used to teach the NRA Basic

Pistol Class.

What does accessible mean in the Oregon laws?

"Oregon applies an “accessibility” standard by statute, which in substance declares a handgun in the traveling compartment is “accessible” to all in the vehicle. While the statute is direct and clear, it is generally treated as a presumption that can be overcome factually. For example, is the handgun actually accessible if one does not know it is there? An alternative question is whether the handgun is truly accessible if it is physically being carried by the other person and cannot be accessed? Yet a third question deals with whether the handgun can be accessed in a glove box or console."

These questions are answered in the book Oregon Concealed.

Copywrite in Don Leach, Attorney, 2012; Oregon Concealed - The Best Defense - Use of Deadly Force: I have written a practical easy to read how to book  helping those who carry concealed understand the legal world of a defensive contact and dealing with enforcement. It will be available in July, 2012 at the oregonconcealed.com web site.

John Smith's Pickup Ride

Oldest Son learning the ways of Mountain Men

Troy at age 7   1976

"John Smith was driving down a back county highway in the county of Pandora. The 1965 beat-up, mostly green and rust Chevy farm pick-up had some new interior with black leather bucket seats that had replaced the old bench seat. When he was stopped by County Officer 1 (“CO1”), the officer informed John his left tail light was out. The usual questions followed with John’s presentation of the required documentation, license, and registration. During the stop Mr. Smith indicated his surprise to find the tail light was out, and asked if he could get out and see it, “After all it is my son’s rig. He has done so much work on it to make it street legal so of course I am surprised.”

“Of course,” was the officer’s reply. As the police would say, Mr. Smith “exited the vehicle.” As John slid across the lipped edge of the bucket seat and turned to walk back to the driver side tail light he left the door open.

It was the officer’s turn to be surprised. “John, is that your gun?” There, in what was now plain view, stuck between the bucket seats with the handle showing was what turned out to be a Smith & Wesson long barrel .357 magnum."

ARRESTED!

Oregon Concealed is a book written in easy to understand language outlining best practices for dealing with enforcement AND when and self defense (Deadly Force) is justified in Oregon. The book will be available in July, 2012. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Write don@ochlc.com. Copywrite 2012 by Don Leach, Attorney

What does "concealed" mean?

DON & LINDA LEACH

Oregon Concealed Co. Founders

"It is important to understand the “concealed” concept. With the background we have provided above, with no statutory or administrative law definitions of the word “concealed” in the law, it becomes a term of legal art with its common meaning. Flowing from this treatment and attached to the statute is a “mens re” or “criminal mind set.” The alleged “criminal” had to have intended to conceal, to hide, or to secret his gun on his or her person, or within his or her control to be guilty of the crime of wrongfully carrying a concealed handgun.

·     To carry concealed, one has to intend the handgun be hidden from view and/or secreted so that others cannot see it."

Copywrite 2012 by Don Leach, author of Oregon Concealed - The Best Defense

This book will be availabe from oregonconcealed.com in July, 2012 

"The examples in Oregon Concealed are true, taken from my case files as a practicing attorney. However, most of the names and locations have been changed to protect privacy; e.g. John Smith, Jane Smith, Bad Guy 1 or 2, etc. from Somewhere, Pandora County. Police, whether State, County, or City are referred to as Officer 1, 2, etc.

As the author my goal is to give you a complete understanding on the application of the concealed gun laws in Oregon in order that you may make informed decisions. The choice to carry concealed lawfully is the reader’s, but I believe that responsible gun owners can and should follow the law as it is applied today if they want to keep their involvement with enforcement minimal." From Oregon Concealed - the Best Defense - Using Deadly Force - Copywrite Don Leach 2012. This how to survive book will be available in July, 2012

Oregon Concealed BOOK by Don Leach

"I have nothing but the highest and even bitter contempt for Oregon presiding judges who pass judicial administrative regulations that keep honest people from carrying handguns for their personal protection in the courthouse and the courtroom. They violate their oath of office and no amount of legal mental masturbation can justify that contemptible practice, which in my perspective is a complete prostitution of themselves and their personal integrity to the other branches of government in violation of my fundamental constitutional right to be able to have immediate protection for myself and third parties in my presence." Copywrite by Don Leach, from OREGON CONCEALED, The Best Defense, Use of Deadly Force - to be available July 2012 at OregonConcealed.com 

Practice Shooting, Practice often

  I beleive that holidays are time for family, and a time to reflect on the things that are important in life. Many people think of Easter as a time to make it to church. Some, to reflect on god, or spend time with family, pray, have a big dinner, or maybe even stay at home and do nothing or lock yourself away and try to avoid it all. We, as Americans, have the right to do any of these as we wish. We have the FREEDOM of religion and chioce because our forefathers stood up and said we are free, and fought for those rights that many take for granted.
  We woke up and had a big traditional (our family tradition) Easter breakfast, then we went in the back yard and found easter baskets and looked for eggs. Now, we are loading up in the surburban and going to the rock quarry to practice shooting. We are going to shoot at exploding pistol targets (that you can purchase on my website) and easter eggs (nice small targets). Because really, how many eggs can we eat anyway?
  Any time that you can spend with family is a good oppotunity to teach your children gun safety, and practice,practice,practice. If anybody in my family finds themselves in a situation that they have to use a gun to defend themselves or our freedoms, it is good to know that they will know how. It is good to know that they will hit their target, and not something they do not want to shoot.
  It is a day for family and a day for fun.

 HAPPY EASTER.

 Watch for fun shooting videos on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/OregonConcealed

Treason by Senator Burdick - Oregon

SB 1550 and 1551 went down because Don Leach called it the way it is. The sponsor, Senator Burdick, in support of criminals and drug dealers and in order to make their lives easier submitted these bills. Under her actions she violated the Oregon Constitution Article 1, Sections 1, 24, and 27. In doing so it is my view she committed Treason within the meaning of the Oregon Constitution. I am thankful for the wisdom of the Judiciary Committee is seeing through this overt attack by the Senator on all of us who are native Oregonians or choose to live here.

Conceal carry in schools

The Oregonian Newspaper recently ran an article about  Concealed Carry at our public universities in the state of Oregon. http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2011/09/oregon_court_of_appeals_reject.html
At the base level we see that it should be clear cut, and simple. We are governed by Federal and State law. The Oregon Revised Statues are clear where it comes to "public schools", "public buildings" and exceptions.

Even though the Oregon Concealed Handgun Licenses are issued by the County, The laws concerning concealed carry are made exclusively by the Oregon Legislature, and apply the same throughout the state.
 To learn more about Concealed Carry in Oregon:
http://www.oregonconcealed.com/