“The police have no duty to protect you”

Published on January 5, 2026
Duration: 0:25

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, asserts that the Supreme Court has ruled police have no legal duty to protect individuals, emphasizing citizens are their own first defenders. GOA is actively working to expand carry rights nationwide, citing a successful lawsuit against New York that permits firearm carry.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court has ruled that police have no legal duty to protect individual citizens, making individuals their own first line of defense. Gun Owners of America is actively working to expand nationwide carry rights, citing legal victories like a successful lawsuit against New York.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Police No Duty to Protect
  2. 00:13GOA Advocacy for Carry Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the police have a legal duty to protect every individual citizen?

No, according to Supreme Court rulings discussed by Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America, police generally have no specific legal duty to protect individual citizens. This places the responsibility for personal safety squarely on the individual.

Who is considered the 'first defender' in the context of personal safety?

In the context of personal safety, the 'first defender' is the individual citizen themselves. This concept arises from the legal understanding that law enforcement may not have a direct duty to protect each person, making self-reliance crucial.

What is Gun Owners of America (GOA) doing regarding firearm carry rights?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is actively working to expand the right to carry firearms nationwide. They have been involved in legal actions, such as a successful lawsuit against New York, to achieve this goal.

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