Marty Hayes

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Marty Hayes, J.D., a former law enforcement officer, is President of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc. as well as Director of Training for The Firearms Academy of Seattle, Inc.. He also works as an expert/consultant in homicide and assault cases, primarily for armed citizens.
Concealed Carry
Knowing What’s Behind Your Target
A discussion on the importance of knowing what lies behind your target during a self-defense encounter.
Concealed Carry
Self-Defense Trials And Expert Witnesses
Understanding the strategy of using an expert witness in a self-defense trial.
Concealed Carry
Escalation Of Force And Self-Defense
A discussion on escalation of force and reasonable-use force when it comes to self-defense.
Concealed Carry
Lethal Force: When Less Is More
Debunking the flawed “shoot ‘em to the ground” concept when it comes to using lethal force for self-defense.
Concealed Carry
Living In An Active Shooter World
The skills, gear and legal considerations to keep you prepared for the possibility of encountering an active shooter.
Firearm Training
Dissecting The Texas Taqueria Shooting
A closer look at the Texas taqueria shooting reveals that when it comes to self-defense, sometimes the devil is in the details.
Ammunition
Legal Thoughts On Rimfires For Self-Defense
Rimfires for self-defense can work, but they have certain limitations and you need to have a plan.
Concealed Carry
Shooting Fleeing Felons
When is a private citizen within their rights to use deadly force to stop a fleeing felon?