Worth noting, however, that he legally was not allowed to be open carrying since he is only 17. At least, that's what I have heard. That might hurt him in court.
How do self-defense laws work when the person is not legally allowed to be in possession of the firearm that they use?
You can legally possess a rifle at any age. You must be 18 to purchase one from a licensed dealer, but you can possess a rifle or shotgun no matter how young you are. Handguns are the only firearm with an age limit for possession, requiring you to be 18 to possess them.
Open carry laws generally apply to any weapon you may legally posses. I'd like to see the source for claiming that he can't legally open carry.
Note that section 3 of the law in question provides a blanket exception for rifles possessed by minors, so long as they aren't also violating SBR statutes.
Worth noting, however, that he legally was not allowed to be open carrying since he is only 17. At least, that's what I have heard. That might hurt him in court.
How do self-defense laws work when the person is not legally allowed to be in possession of the firearm that they use?
You can legally possess a rifle at any age. You must be 18 to purchase one from a licensed dealer, but you can possess a rifle or shotgun no matter how young you are. Handguns are the only firearm with an age limit for possession, requiring you to be 18 to possess them.
Open carry laws generally apply to any weapon you may legally posses. I'd like to see the source for claiming that he can't legally open carry.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2020/08/26/wisconsin-open-carry-law-kyle-rittenhouse-legally-have-gun-kenosha-protest-shooting-17-year-old/3444231001/
This is filled with left wing propaganda, but it does cite the law in question
Note that section 3 of the law in question provides a blanket exception for rifles possessed by minors, so long as they aren't also violating SBR statutes.
I like it. Knocks out another commie argument.