In every article of the American Rifleman magazine, there is a small section called "the armed citizen", in every short article, there are armed citizens sometimes on private property, sometimes NOT, who are confronted with a circumstance that cause them to defend themselves. Most often, a shot is never fired, sometimes some are with lethal consequences.
In any event, when the LEO's show up, and seize a firearm as SOP, you know what? These citizens stand better than a "snow balls chance in hell" to get their firearm back. If its justified, its not a battle one is going to lose. Read the articles. There are footnotes with dates to verify.
If I have to defend myself whether on private property or not, they can put my firearm in evidence, it will suck, I'll have to go through our wonderful and expensive legal system, BUT, if I'm justified, I'll get it back and be vindicated.
If not, I hope my membership in the NRA, my CCW instructor (who said we could call him), my own lawyer, and any and everyone I can get, will come to my defense.
These are the times we live in.
"Statistically, fighting back is safer than giving in."
Curt Rich