re: Defense Lawyers point of view for using your concealed firearm

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For example, you have to call 911 because an intruder broke into your house and you shot him in fear for your life. The intruder is wearing a mask, gloves, and a hoodie. The intruder has a weapon (considered deadly). After you shoot and kill him, he drops where he is. What physical evidence does the officer have if you give no statement?

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Location, location, location.

While I agree with your critiques about not carrying condition 0/1, that doesn't completely downplay everything else he's saying.

If you shoot an unwelcomed intruder that comes into your home, you have a lot more legal protection than if you engage this person in an open area. The biggest reason is Castle Doctrine.

It's more difficult to rationalize a self defense encounter from a concealed carry perspective versus a home defense perspective. The law in Louisiana for Justifiable Homicide specifically states "dwelling, place of business, and motor vehicle" as three key areas. If it doesn't fall into these three, you have a lot more burden of proof that your life was in danger.

And even though he's not talking about Louisiana specifically, I think he's focusing on concealed carry as a whole, not something like home defense.