[alexf9496]

I got into a discussion with a buddy of mine the other day regarding the legal consequences of a "modified" weapon on your CCW permit, should you have to use it in defense of your or others life.

His point was that in discussing this issue with a defense attorney, he was advised that a carry weapon should be bone stock from the manufacturer. No modified trigger, no aftermarket sights, no aftermarket barrel.

My point was that as long as the modifications at the time of inspection are within the approval specifications of the issuing agency and as long as it does not compromise safety, then you should be good to go. In other words, if the minimum trigger pull is specified as 4.25lbs and you're at 5 lbs with a quality trigger kit, it would not matter if it was the stock trigger or an aftermarket trigger, since it was inspected and signed off by the issuing agency.

We're talking the basic components of a pistol (ie. fire control, barrel, sights, bushing, etc...). We are not talking weapons mounted lights, lasers, or any other add-ons.

The question now becomes how much, if any, of an advantage would it be to the prosecutor or trial lawyer when it comes down to a civil or criminal trial when the weapon is inspected and found to have these modifications.

Open for discussion...