[fge1711]

The only issue I could see would be if you were negligent in the discharge of your firearm due to your aftermarket trigger

 

[Jensenmk]

Tweaking whatever you use for self-defense to improve your odds of survival is smart.

Exactly which mods improve your "odds of survival" on a Glock, S&W, or Sig?

Not the 'feels', not your preferences, what improves the already inherent reliability of said firearm.
BTW- a quality, high lumen WML is an additional tool, not a 'mod'.

 

[SmarterArms]

Hi. I moved to Tennessee a couple years ago and I’ve started carrying concealed about a year or so ago. Im under the impression that if you have a gun with an after market trigger and you carry it for self defense, and unfortunately you have to use it, you will be prosecuted or arrested because of the trigger. Is this true? Should I only use it at the range?

There is nothing illegal about an after-market trigger anywhere that I know of - but it's always safer to check your state/local laws. If a district attorney is looking to make a name for himself, is anti-gun, or has a boss breathing down his (or her) neck, there's no way of knowing what piece of evidence will be used against you. A few years ago one man was unjustly imprisoned (his sentence later overturned) merely for his choice of firearm, a 10mm Glock. The DA made the jury feel since he chose such a high-power handgun his intent was to kill someone. The truth was he chose, as many do, to carry a firearm in line with what local LEOs carried. Any modifications you make to your carry piece can lead to a gun-ignorant community to believe whatever the DA says instead of common sense. While you shouldn't have to, it is wiser to carry a non-modified piece. Many DAs don't go after crooks because it's too much work. A law-abiding citizen's case is a slam-dunk for many of them. Be safe!

 

[slack8919]

Hi. I moved to Tennessee a couple years ago and I’ve started carrying concealed about a year or so ago. Im under the impression that if you have a gun with an after market trigger and you carry it for self defense, and unfortunately you have to use it, you will be prosecuted or arrested because of the trigger. Is this true? Should I only use it at the range?

Unless there is a law in your state that specifies no modifications when CC, your ok. However, even if you are 100% right in a use of deadly force you’re most likely going to be sued and the modification will probably be used to strengthen their case. Some venues do not allow you to carry anything other then FMJ ammo. So research it first.

 

[Mr. McQ]

I kinda figured that would be the case. Better to know open myself to scrutiny, especially during a SD situation. Thank you!

You should be okay with an aftermarket trigger that is still in the pull range of the original. I would avoid fancy colors. While you're at it, don't add any of the logos or text that indicates a desire to use the pistol. Thinks like skulls on the back plate of a Glock or inscriptions like Molon Labe or Live Free or Die on the grips is fodder for the lawyers.

 

[PIC123]

It is what I feel and what I've learned based on knowledge and experience. You are simply wrong about the above. This is my personal opinion and has nothing to do with psychobabble. I don't like to get into direct back and forth with a particular forum member. Think and do whatever you will. Peace - out.

There is nothing illegal about an after-market trigger anywhere that I know of - but it's always safer to check your state/local laws. If a district attorney is looking to make a name for himself, is anti-gun, or has a boss breathing down his (or her) neck, there's no way of knowing what piece of evidence will be used against you. A few years ago one man was unjustly imprisoned (his sentence later overturned) merely for his choice of firearm, a 10mm Glock. The DA made the jury feel since he chose such a high-power handgun his intent was to kill someone. The truth was he chose, as many do, to carry a firearm in line with what local LEOs carried. Any modifications you make to your carry piece can lead to a gun-ignorant community to believe whatever the DA says instead of common sense. While you shouldn't have to, it is wiser to carry a non-modified piece. Many DAs don't go after crooks because it's too much work. A law-abiding citizen's case is a slam-dunk for many of them. Be safe!

Reasoning could also imply that a more powerful round has better stopping power.
It gives an option not to kill ,vs a smaller caliber handgun needing a properly placed bullet that’s less powerful in order to achieve stopping power but more likely to kill.

the reason I carry a 10 mm Glock is they haven’t produced an 11 mm Glock yet

 

[BigT1956]

Yes it’s legal but consensus is you open yourself up to legal scrutiny if you have to use it for SD.

personally I carry a bone stock factory gun for CC

i have plenty of range toys back at home with modified triggers for range use.

You are correct, according to what I have read from my concealed carry insurance company and many other sources. In a court of law, anything and everything that can be used by professional lawyers (frequently meaning anti-gun liberal prosecutors) to color you as the bad guy to the jury... will be used against you to taint your image and win their case. It is always better to carry an unmodified stock gun for self defense.

 

[Bren]

There is nothing illegal about an after-market trigger anywhere that I know of - but it's always safer to check your state/local laws. If a district attorney is looking to make a name for himself, is anti-gun, or has a boss breathing down his (or her) neck, there's no way of knowing what piece of evidence will be used against you. A few years ago one man was unjustly imprisoned (his sentence later overturned) merely for his choice of firearm, a 10mm Glock. The DA made the jury feel since he chose such a high-power handgun his intent was to kill someone. The truth was he chose, as many do, to carry a firearm in line with what local LEOs carried. Any modifications you make to your carry piece can lead to a gun-ignorant community to believe whatever the DA says instead of common sense. While you shouldn't have to, it is wiser to carry a non-modified piece. Many DAs don't go after crooks because it's too much work. A law-abiding citizen's case is a slam-dunk for many of them. Be safe!

There is a good lesson in that. Harold Fish was not convicted because he used a 10mm Glock. He was convicted because he shot a man who was apparently unarmed, after starting the fight by firing a shot at the unarmed man's dogs. Sadly, I have no doubt there are some members here who would be equally panicky around dogs, based on past discussions. The court that overturned Fish's conviction did so on the basis that the judge should have allowed evidence that would not be allowed under the law of any state in the U.S.

However, regardless of Fish's guilt or lack of it, the case shows that anything "can and will be used against you" as they say in the movies. If Fish had used a .44 Magnum, you can bet Dirty Harry would have been mentioned and if he had used a Taurus Judge, the phrase "judge, jury and executioner" would have been beaten to death. I think it was Massad Ayoob who once wrote an article about how the model name of your gun could be used against you in court.

 

[PEC-Memphis]

However, even if you are 100% right in a use of deadly force you’re most likely going to be sued and the modification will probably be used to strengthen their case.

Tennessee (OP’s location) has civil immunity law.

 

[PIC123]

Because “you” don’t get to determine if it was “a good shoot”, people who weren’t there will decide that.

doesn't that logic always apply ,
that goes with every gun, stock guns also.
Every homicide, manslaughter , slip n fall ( maybe it was a push, lol.)😇

 

[jcs266]

I honestly don't get how an aftermarket trigger could be an issue. Unless your claim was that it was unintentional / accidental and it's found to be a 1.0 pound target trigger? Then you could have civil liability issues to worry about I suppose. But if you intentionally shot someone in self defense in a good legit shoot what does it matter?

I'm seeing it like worrying about having an aftermarket steering wheel on your car...

 

[PEC-Memphis]

Some venues do not allow you to carry anything other then FMJ ammo. So research it first.

Tennessee (OP’s location) has no such restriction.

Where are these “venues” that specifically require FMJ for CCW?

 

[PEC-Memphis]

doesn't that logic always apply ,

(1) that goes with every gun, stock guns also.

(2) Every homicide, manslaughter , slip n fall ( maybe it was a push, lol.)😇

(1) Yes.

(2) No. Shooting is necessarily related to these. But yes, if “you” get caught, someone else decides your fate. And it is arguably better to not complicate the process (or make it easier) for these people.

 

[selogic]

Our District Attorney is not an anti gun liberal . His case load is too backed up to waste time over modified triggers and such . If it's a good shoot , then GTFO .

 

[dlstanf2]

...Im under the impression that if you have a gun with an after market trigger and you carry it for self defense, and unfortunately you have to use it, you will be prosecuted or arrested because of the trigger. Is this true?...

No trigger mods. But you can improve the trigger. Polish the areas that ride against another part. I rounded or rolled the trigger serrations to improve trigger feel, no sharp edges. Same with the safety dongle. I smoothed it and removed just enough material so that it would fit flush against the trigger shoe. I never liked that small part pressing into my finger while shooting. But, to improve the actions for my aging fingers I installed a longer take down lever so I can grab it with fingers instead of my fingernails. I also installed an improved slide release so it would not lay flat to the gun. Nothing to change operations of the stock firearm. Spend that money on ammo. In a SD situation adrenaline has you pumped up. My stock trigger averages about 4.5#.

 

[Cpt.America]

I'm not aware of a SINGLE case where an aftermarket trigger turned a justified shooting into an unjustified shooting.

It's pure nonsense.

 

[Wilrocku]

Hi. I moved to Tennessee a couple years ago and I’ve started carrying concealed about a year or so ago. Im under the impression that if you have a gun with an after market trigger and you carry it for self defense, and unfortunately you have to use it, you will be prosecuted or arrested because of the trigger. Is this true? Should I only use it at the range?

Be very weary of a anti Gun prosecutor who can convince a unknowledgeable jury that modification to a trigger made the firearm deadlier. They eat that **** up. I think carrying a gun should to be stock with no after market products. Keep in mind there’s a lot a gun manufacturers with light 4lbs or 5lbs triggers with short resets straight out the box. I think that’s good enough. Train with it. My Glock 19 gen 5 mos with delta point is what I carry. Carry safe my friend.

 

[Cookieleeatbatt1]

Hi. I moved to Tennessee a couple years ago and I’ve started carrying concealed about a year or so ago. Im under the impression that if you have a gun with an after market trigger and you carry it for self defense, and unfortunately you have to use it, you will be prosecuted or arrested because of the trigger. Is this true? Should I only use it at the range?

 

[Cookieleeatbatt1]

I carry self defense insurance through law shield it’s reasonable and a good idea if you CC. They have a number 24/7 you can call for advise like this. I highly doubt they are gonna check to see if your trigger is pulling 5.5 pounds or 3.5 pounds after you use it in a SD case.

 

[kdm2]

Don’t take legal advise from the internet