Someone threatening or attacking me, my family, or attacking me in my car or breaking into my home is not a "perceived bad guy" they are a criminal, thug, or threatening individuals and will be treated as such.Or,even a perceived bad Guy.stoneshirt.
I have already pulled my firearm once when I was attacked at a stoplight because I refused to give someone a ride. Under Florida law, if you are threatened with "great bodily harm" it is justification for use of a firearm
“Stand Your Ground” law.
This law, as outlined in Sections 776.012, and 776.013, Florida Statutes, expands the scope of a self-defense claim traditionally available in a criminal case by:
- Eliminating the general of “duty of retreat” imposed at common law;
- Presuming legal justification for the use of force in a person’s dwelling, residence, or vehicle; and
- Offering immunity from prosecution for individuals who resort to force within the parameters of the statute.
- the person reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself, or another, or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony; or
- the person acts under and according to the circumstances set forth in Section 776.013 (presuming a reasonable belief as to the necessity of force in the context of ‘dwellings,’ residences, or vehicles).
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