Bill would loosen self-defense,St.Pete Times

Rave · 02-25-2005, 09:40 PM

Tallahassee- A House committee voted Wednesday to allow people to shoot to kill in self-defense if they were attacked "in any other place where he or she has a right to be.(Other than their house or car,that's already legal.)
"Law -abiding people should not be told that if they are attacked,they should turn around and run,"NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer told lawmakers,"This bill gives back rights that have been eroded and taken away by a judicial system that at times appears to give preferential treatment to criminals."
Sponsored by REP. Dennis Baxley,an Ocala Republican,the bill (HB 249) passed 13-0.
Baxley held up a stack of more than 800 e-mails from Flouridians who he said have written him to support the bill.He said 62 House members,a majority,have endorsed the bill,and supporters include Attorney General Charlie Crist and groups representing Florida sheriffs,police chiefs and police officers.
"This bill empowers the law-abiding citizen to act,"Baxley said. :nod:

Big Dog · 02-26-2005, 12:47 AM

Hey, what can I say? Even with an unhealthy UberLib population, Florida is still a pretty gun-friendly state, compared to many others.
We welcome California Conservatives!! (hint - hint)

gunssb · 02-26-2005, 01:14 AM

good news!

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

We welcome California Conservatives!! (hint - hint)

Hmm..is wearing all those pink flower shirts a requirement ?

Big Dog · 02-26-2005, 07:19 AM

Only south of Tampa and Orlando. Up here, it's T-shirts and jeans. We aren't called "Lower Alabama" for nothing!

Gunnie Ed · 02-26-2005, 09:19 AM

i usually wore all black. because it's cool to look all stoic and misterious while sweating all the fluids out of your body.

Rave · 02-26-2005, 06:40 PM

You got that right Big Dog,we certainly have more freedoms than most of the country,Red state too.

Rufus Rhastus J · 02-27-2005, 09:10 AM

Yup, Rave, you are right. But, for all the kaliforica talk about how repressive thier laws are, remember, those folks must like it...they vote the same swine in each time.

Rave · 02-27-2005, 11:41 AM

Sounds like they prefer to be subjects rather than citizens,at least their voting record indicates that is the case.
And in addition to that,one does not have to come to Florida to wear "special" clothing,it is perfectly acceptable wear in California,especially in San Fracisco,at least that's what I hear.
Of course even Mouse Town has set aside "special" days for "special" folks,it seems to be the "right" thing to do in all the PC circles.

Troy · 03-06-2005, 12:13 PM

now open

02-25-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,014	Bill would loosen self-defense,St.Pete Times Tallahassee- A House committee voted Wednesday to allow people to shoot to kill in self-defense if they were attacked "in any other place where he or she has a right to be.(Other than their house or car,that's already legal.) "Law -abiding people should not be told that if they are attacked,they should turn around and run,"NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer told lawmakers,"This bill gives back rights that have been eroded and taken away by a judicial system that at times appears to give preferential treatment to criminals." Sponsored by REP. Dennis Baxley,an Ocala Republican,the bill (HB 249) passed 13-0. Baxley held up a stack of more than 800 e-mails from Flouridians who he said have written him to support the bill.He said 62 House members,a majority,have endorsed the bill,and supporters include Attorney General Charlie Crist and groups representing Florida sheriffs,police chiefs and police officers. "This bill empowers the law-abiding citizen to act,"Baxley said. :nod: __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

02-26-2005, 12:47 AM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,359	Hey, what can I say? Even with an unhealthy UberLib population, Florida is still a pretty gun-friendly state, compared to many others. We welcome California Conservatives!! (hint - hint) __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-26-2005, 07:19 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,359	Only south of Tampa and Orlando. Up here, it's T-shirts and jeans. We aren't called "Lower Alabama" for nothing! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-26-2005, 09:19 AM	#5
Gunnie Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: three clicks left of center. Posts: 811	i usually wore all black. because it's cool to look all stoic and misterious while sweating all the fluids out of your body. __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95.../warinmine.gif Last edited by Gunnie Ed; 02-26-2005 at 09:26 AM.

02-26-2005, 06:40 PM	#6
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,014	You got that right Big Dog,we certainly have more freedoms than most of the country,Red state too. __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

02-27-2005, 09:10 AM	#7
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	Yup, Rave, you are right. But, for all the kaliforica talk about how repressive thier laws are, remember, those folks must like it...they vote the same swine in each time. __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

02-27-2005, 11:41 AM	#8
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,014	Sounds like they prefer to be subjects rather than citizens,at least their voting record indicates that is the case. And in addition to that,one does not have to come to Florida to wear "special" clothing,it is perfectly acceptable wear in California,especially in San Fracisco,at least that's what I hear. Of course even Mouse Town has set aside "special" days for "special" folks,it seems to be the "right" thing to do in all the PC circles. __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

03-06-2005, 12:13 PM	#9
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,505 Images: 3	now open