Questionable judgement in using a warning shot to stop an attack does not deserve a mandatory 10 years in jail when no one was hurt.
1 posted on
12/19/2013 10:53:46 AM PST by
marktwain
To: marktwain
I have mixed feelings, an increase in indiscriminate shooting could endanger self defense laws in general.
If I pull the trigger I will have shirt buttons in my sights.
2 posted on
12/19/2013 10:59:51 AM PST by
SWAMPSNIPER
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To: marktwain
Lack of self-defense training leads to these types of cases too. I’m for it, but without the warning shots.
3 posted on
12/19/2013 11:02:22 AM PST by
Salvavida
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4 posted on
12/19/2013 11:13:37 AM PST by
Old Sarge
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To: marktwain
While I am totally opposed to warning shots, I do support this bill. It is a shame that they conflated warning shots and brandishing, but that is the legislature for you.
Bearing arms explicitly means being able to show someone your weapon, or even taking aim with or without firing. It is stupid that current FL law requires you to shoot someone to ensure you are not prosecuted by the state persecutors.
To: marktwain
I don’t think you should even pull a gun unless you have cause. And you shouldn’t discharge it unless you are trying to stop someone from hurting you or someone else.
6 posted on
12/19/2013 11:16:06 AM PST by
driftdiver
(I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
To: marktwain
Prosecutorial misconduct is standard operating procedure in florida.
7 posted on
12/19/2013 12:12:04 PM PST by
longtermmemmory
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