This has generally been my assumption, except for "in the home". If I ever have to defend myself and they're attempting to confiscate every gun in the house, I think they'd be up for some pretty nasty legal battles in the future and they're going to need some pretty strong probable cause to pry my safe open without a warrant when I'm the guy that called them... I'm sure it's happened to some poor SOB out there before though.
That may well be, but you may not have any choice in the matter. Officers on the scene could well determine a lot, based on their department and personal views. You could well catch an anti-gun cop or one that works for a department that is such.
Even unbiased officers will likely air on the side of covering their own tails. Shot bad guy lands on the floor in a funny position that makes it look like you put a round or two in him after he was down, then who is the BG?
Maybe you had a drink or two? Maybe you have some gray hair or military PTSD on your record? Maybe your neighbors think you are bossy or have argued with you in the past or thought you were creepy for whatever reason?
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