Category: Use of Force
August 2024
The shooting of bears in Florida has long been illegal. Even when Floridians were forced to defend their lives against bear attacks, shooting a bear could lead to arrest and trial where the defender would have to rely on the affirmative defense of necessity. Floridians could not shoot a bear attacking their pets or destroying…
Firearm Defense Victory for Gun Owners
Joe Schilling was previously granted immunity in a 2021 lawsuit, but now the entire case has been dismissed against the remaining Defendants. In a previous post on April 27, 2023, we wrote about a lawsuit against Joe Schilling, a former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai world champion kickboxer we had the privilege of…
Forcible Felonies: What Crimes Justify Self-Defense in Florida?
Forcible Felonies: What Types of Crimes Trigger Self-Defense Rights? The state of Florida has some of the most favorable self-defense laws in the country. Florida law allows you to Stand Your Ground, imposing no duty to retreat before using defensive force. Florida also gives some extremely powerful protections to people defending themselves in their homes…
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…
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…
Veteran Firearms Writer Gains Knowledge at U.S. LawShield Writer’s Symposium
by Ace Luciano An expert in firearms and all things related to them As an outdoor and firearm writer, I was invited to attend the U.S. LawShield Writer’s Symposium. There are many who would consider me an “expert “in firearms and all things relating to them- including the legalities surrounding their ownership and use. One…
Important Update on Florida Law
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…
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…
What to Do 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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