Floridians to use deadly force in self-defense on the streets.* Gun control in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. has taken some heavy shots of late--the most recent in April with the passage in Florida of the "Stand Your Ground" bill, which allows Floridians to use deadly force An amount of force that is likely to cause either serious bodily injury or death to another person. Police officers may use deadly force in specific circumstances when they are trying to enforce the law. in self-defense (Law) in protection of self, - it being permitted in law to a party on whom a grave wrong is attempted to resist the wrong, even at the peril of the life of the assailiant. - Wharton. See also: Self-defense on the streets (previously they could only shoot someone who attacked them in their home, place of work, or vehicle). In addition, five more states have approved laws allowing people to carry concealed weapons (Law) dangerous weapons so carried on the person as to be knowingly or willfully concealed from sight, - a practice forbidden by statute.<- in some states! -> See under Concealed. See also: Concealed Weapon . (Thirty-five states require permits for concealed weapons; Alaska and Vermont don't require such.) Karen Ann Gajewski is a freelance editor and an editorial consultant to the Humanist. |
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