Category: Self Defense
Florida Self-Defense Law UPDATE!
Use of Force Not Threat of Deadly Force! The 4th DCA joins the rest of the State. In February of 2021, we wrote an article about changes in Florida’s Use of Force Law. At the time, the 4th DCA had decided the case of Little v. State, in which it appeared that the 4th DCA…
Florida Court Rules MMA Fighter Joe Schilling Acted in Self-Defense
Orlando, Fla., April 27, 2023 – A Florida court ruled that Joe Schilling, former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai world champion kickboxer, acted in lawful self-defense and is immune from lawsuit under Florida law, following allegations of battery and negligence stemming from a 2021 incident. Katz & Phillips, P.A., an Orlando-based law firm…
Protect Yourself When Going Out To Party!
ORLANDO’S MASS SHOOTING ON WALL STREET According to a recent story in the Miami Herald, around 2:00a.m., this past Sunday, July 31, 2022, patrons of the bars and restaurants located on Wall Street in downtown Orlando found themselves running for cover as a man opened fire into the crowds after a large fight had broken…
Road Rage – The #1 Reason Gun Owners are Getting Arrested
By: David S. Katz & James D. Phillips Time and time again, we get the call. An individual was in a road rage incident and has been arrested, accused of pulling and waiving a firearm at the other driver. Recently, a Crestview woman was arrested after she was accused of pulling a gun on a…
After the Bang – What to do After Using Deadly Force
What to do After Using Deadly Force Our website contains many articles on what to do prior to the use of force. These explain what weapons may be carried in Florida, when you are allowed to use force, how to store your firearms, and many other topics. We will now discuss what you should do…
A Client’s True Road Rage Incident – Part 1
This story is a true retelling of a road rage incident and the court battle that followed. The clients name has been changed to protect his identity. Mitch called the U.S. LawShield Emergency Hotline and spoke with attorney David Katz This was the second time Mitch Smith needed help since he joined U.S. LawShield. The…
When is it Self-Defense?
By: Fred Mastison For those that keep and carry a defensive firearm, the thing we dread the most is actually having to draw our gun, even in self-defense. Contrary to media depictions, a vast majority of gun owners do not seek confrontation and do everything possible to avoid danger. Inside the gun community, we…
Important Update on Florida Law – The Use of Force!
By David S. Katz UPDATE: This article is no longer good law. Please see OUR NEW ARTICLE on this topic for updated information! This article is here only for background information on the topic! The Display of a handgun NO LONGER THE USE OF NON-DEADLY FORCE? What is considered simply the use of force in…
Defending Your Property From Halloween Mischief
Defending your property on Halloween is not different than any other night. But since Halloween is right around the corner and many of you are carving pumpkins and breaking out the spooky decorations we believe it is time to remind you about your rights when defending your property. Halloween is always a fun time of…
A Self-Defense Nightmare – How disabilities affect self-defense!
We are often asked how a person’s disabilities affect self-defense and their rights. Recently, fellow Floridian, Jason Dames, was released from jail after spending two years waiting for trial on second degree murder charges stemming from the self-defense shooting of his attacker. On September 1, 2018, Dames and his cousin were walking to a local…
Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter!
In August, we were honored that over 5,000 Floridians participated in our FREE online webinars. The featured topic we covered this month was How to Survive an Active Shooter Encounter! For those unable to participate in one of these free webinars, we wanted to provide some basic strategies and advice should you ever find yourself…
When Rioters Surround Your Car
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution bestows on us “…the right of the people to peaceably assemble…” in order to express our opinions and to give meaning to freedom of speech. Unfortunately, some people have recently turned peaceable assemblies into violent riots. During these troubling times, we have received emails and calls regarding…
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