HQL & permissible levels of force, and use of deadly force

[fa18hooker]

The HQL requirements state that instruction must be given on the law regarding "permissible levels of force, and use of deadly force"...but does not cite a reference or a resource. Does anyone have a handy reference?

 

[mtnwisdom]

The HQL requirements state that instruction must be given on the law regarding "permissible levels of force, and use of deadly force"...but does not cite a reference or a resource. Does anyone have a handy reference?

These may help;


This is the webpage where you can download the sample lesson plan for HQL training, as prepared by MSP. https://www.mdsp.org/Organization/S...ing/QualifiedHandgunInstructor/Documents.aspx

This is the webpage for the National Institute of Justice discussing the use of force continuum.
http://www.nij.gov/nij/topics/law-enforcement/officer-safety/use-of-force/continuum.htm

Additionally, this discussion can be found in the NRA PPITH & PPOTH Instructor guides.

These are the references that I use to conduct the HQL Training.

 

[fa18hooker]

Perfect...thanks for the assist!

 

[Dukes Defense]

In addition to the links @mtnwisdom provided I use WikiPedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_self-defense_in_Maryland and the Maryland 2010 Self Defense law as references. I also caveat all of this for the HQL, because the HQL is not a self defense class. Its purpose is only to provide an orientation to handgun ownership. So I don't and won't spend a lot of time on this specific topic, other than to leave the message that Maryland does NOT have a self defense law which provides for civil or criminal protection if you save your own life outside the home. If anyone really wants to know more, I offer other additional training opportunities to address their specific needs or questions.

 

[parbreak]

Mine's a one or two line mention of no self defense laws in MD, only MD pattern jury instructions and the duty to retreat.