Car Accident While Carrying Your Gun? (DO THIS)

Published on May 3, 2022
Duration: 7:01

This video, featuring legal expert Tom Grieve, provides crucial guidance for legally armed citizens involved in a car accident. It details the process of firearm confiscation during medical transport, the illegality of firearms in hospitals, and essential steps for ensuring the safe retrieval of your firearm. The content emphasizes proactive measures like cataloging and photographing firearm details to prove ownership and navigate potential legal complexities.

Quick Summary

If you're in a car accident while carrying a concealed firearm and become incapacitated, your gun will likely be confiscated by medical personnel. To ensure its return, proactively catalog and photograph your firearm's serial number, make, model, and color. This documentation is crucial for proving ownership and navigating the retrieval process, especially given that firearms are generally prohibited in hospitals.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Gun During Car Accident Scenario
  2. 00:17Gun Giveaway Promotion
  3. 00:30Paramedic's Lack of Firearm Knowledge
  4. 00:47Legal and Lawful Gun Owner Scenario
  5. 01:02Gun Confiscation During Medical Transport
  6. 01:38Illegality of Firearms in Hospitals
  7. 02:16Concerns About Firearm Handling
  8. 02:41Training for First Responders
  9. 03:11Cataloging Firearm Ownership
  10. 03:37Photographing Firearm Details
  11. 03:54Federal Code 18 USC 922(g)
  12. 04:21State vs. Federal Drug Laws
  13. 04:34Automatic Blood Draws After Accidents
  14. 04:44Detectable Substances and Firearm Charges
  15. 05:30Awareness of Firearm Laws
  16. 06:00Retrieving Your Firearm Post-Accident
  17. 06:24Final Gun Giveaway Reminder
  18. 06:33Channel Outro and Subscription Call

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I'm in a car accident while carrying a concealed firearm?

If you're incapacitated, your firearm will likely be taken by medical personnel. It's crucial to have your firearm's details (serial number, make, model, color) cataloged and photographed to prove ownership for retrieval. Informing first responders if possible is also advised.

Is it legal to have a firearm in a hospital after a car accident?

Generally, no. Firearms are often prohibited in hospitals due to facility policies and specific laws. If you are incapacitated, you won't be able to inform emergency responders, complicating the situation.

How can I ensure my firearm is returned after being taken by emergency services?

Proactive preparation is key. Catalog and photograph your firearm's identifying information (serial number, make, model, etc.). This documentation is vital for proving rightful possession and facilitating its return once you are able to claim it.

What are the risks of having controlled substances in my system after a car accident while carrying a gun?

If a car accident involves injuries, blood draws may be automatic. Possessing a firearm alongside a detectable amount of a Schedule I controlled substance can lead to serious charges like 'intoxicated possession of a firearm'.

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