Safety and Training
Florida Campus Carry Law: Does It Go Far Enough?
To give a brief recap, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting happened. I think we all know what happened…Read More >
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Imitation: The Sincerest Flattery
The progressive side of the American political debate has declared itself and its policies immune to federal, state, and sometimes…Read More >
General
Red Flag Laws
Are you aware that several states have laws in place to circumvent your Second, Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, relating to…Read More >
News
The Anti-Gunners Are ‘Spending Millions’ in Midterm Elections
If you though the anti-gunners were beat with election of President Trump and one or two nominations to the Supreme Court, think again. The Washington Post has reported that anti-gun billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety “plans to spend $8 to $10 million in Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and New Mexico” to influence the midterm elections, via its “Action Fund.” And that is not the full extent of expenditures by the gun prohibition group’s fund, either.
Safety and Training
Do You Have the Right to Stand Your Ground?
Many states have laws similar to Florida’s, which basically states a person is justified in using deadly force if he or she reasonably believes that using such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others. It also states a person does not have a duty to retreat as long as they are in a place where they have the right to be. However, where is the line between self-defense and a crime?
General
School Resource Officer Stops Shooting in FL — Where is the Media?
Last week, there was another school shooting in Florida, but this shooting was much different than Parkland. When the shooter touched off his first shot, the school resource officer immediately rushed to the direction of the gunshot, engaged and took the shooter into custody—eliminating further danger. Did the news media cover the shooting? Was this plastered across your TV screen? Are lawmakers changing firearm legislation as a result?
Legal Issues
Punishment by Process: Defending Against Prosecutorial Abuse
The Florida legislature passed a reinforced “Stand Your Ground” law in 2017. The new law stems from prosecutorial abuses, where people who are clearly justified in using force for self defense, are put through the criminal justice system, even though the chance of a conviction in the courts is slim.
Concealed Carry
U.S. Law Shield: Florida Good Samaritan Analysis: Licensed Carrier Saves Deputy
A good samaritan saw an assault on a police officer and decided to intervene. He approached the fight, drew his firearm—which he legally possessed—and ordered the suspect to stop what he was doing multiple times. When the suspect didn’t, the good samaritan shot three times, resulting in the death of the suspect. Was this good samaritan justified or guilty of a crime?
General
NRA: Flawed Study Takes Aim at “Stand Your Ground”
Donald Trump won the election, which has allowed many to conclude that the Second Amendment dodged an anti-gun bullet. You may agree or disagree, but one thing is for sure, the anti gunners have not given up their agenda—in the United States and across the pond. In a recent article published by the NRA, the Journal of the American Medical Association’s (JAMA) takes aim at Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.