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No apology needed. What I'm saying is there is a difference in being charged, that's the DA's call, and being found guilty, that's the jury's call. Suppose it looks like you've gone over the line, just slightly, and the jury is looking at your black battle rifle, and your gillie suite, and the jury has been hand picked and they don't know the 2nd A from from the 4th of July, do you think it's possible that they might think this guy was looking for trouble. As opposed to your old model 700 deer rifle, that makes you look like a hunter, and their husband is a hunter, so you must be OK. It's perception, that's what sways a jury. With your background, you must know this. And by the way, thank you for your service.
I've heard many people talk about it but I've never heard of it happening and it's hard to find an example where it has happened. At least I haven't been able to.
I remember a pretty famous case from some years ago in Tulsa, I think, of a young 20-something man shooting 3 home invaders, two of whom were teens, with an AR. Don't believe it was an issue then, either. There are many examples of people using ARs to defend themselves but no mention of it being an issue in court.
I think a good atty could easily explain away pretty much anything that came into question. You used a forward grip for more precise aim to ensure you hit your target and lessened any chance of shooting someone else. A light helped you identify your target as a definite threat...you could see a weapon in his hand, etc...
It's not something I've ever worried about. I think a lot of people should be more worried about some of their social media posts than the type of gun they used.