Use-of-Force Expert Massad Ayoob answers your legal concerns about using deadly force in the current legal landscape. Have another topic you’d like to hear Mas weigh in on in a future episode? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]. About Massad Ayoob Massad Ayoob has been a columnist for GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force. Additionally, he has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. Learn more at https://massadayoobgroup.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.