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Originally Posted by bluebb
If more people did what this man did this would be a better country.  Blue |
Florida, like most carry states has had differing rules of engagement.
At one point you had to avoid an engagement by walking away, before you could pull your weapon.
Depending on when this person had their CCW class,, he could have been using old "legalese" before he thought he could engage. eg: talk the perp out of using his weapon, then go for it..
There has been a change and you can now engage when you reasonably think you or others are in eminent danger.
Here is a plain language explanation of Florida's law,, and it ain't simple..
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/wea...f_defense.html
I suspect this individual was on the fence as to weather the perp was actually going to use the his gun.
It's a shame,, but that's the aclu way...
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- Never display a handgun to gain "leverage" in an argument, even if it isn't loaded or you never intend to use it.
- The amount of force that you use to defend yourself must not be excessive under the circumstances.
- Never use deadly force in self-defense unless you are afraid that if you don't, you will be killed or seriously injured;
- Verbal threats never justify your use of deadly force;
- If you think someone has a weapon and will use it unless you kill him, be sure you are right and are not overreacting to the situation.
- The law permits you to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense. Carrying a concealed weapon does not make you a free-lance policeman or a "good samaritan."
- Never carry your concealed weapon into any place where the statute prohibits carrying it.
This is not a complete summary of all the statutes and court opinions on the use of deadly force. Because the concealed weapons statute specifies that concealed weapons are to be used for lawful self-defense, we have not attempted to summarize the body of law on lawful defense of property. This information is not intended as legal advice. Every self-defense case has its own unique set of facts, and it is unwise to try to predict how a particular case would be decided. It is clear, however, that the law protects people who keep their tempers under control and use deadly force only as a last resort.
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