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Does Your State Acknowledge “Stand Your Ground”?
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0“Stand Your Ground” is also known as “No Duty To Retreat” and a few other names. It’s basically the part of each state’s codified law that authorizes an individual to defend himself with deadly force…
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Illinois Stand Your Ground Law: Discover If 1 Exists
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7Illinois, often recognized in firearm industry circles for its frequent anti-gun legislation and the high crime rates in Chicago, raises an important question for many gun owners and self-defense advocates: Does an Illinois Stand Your…
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Iowa Man Freed Under State’s New ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
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1So-called ‘stand your ground’ laws have been allegedly controversial since the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case back in 2012. The fact that the Florida’s stand your ground law was never used as a defense during the…
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SB 128 Passes — Florida Prosecutors Will Have To Prove A Defendant Cannot Claim ‘Stand Your Ground’ Rather Than Making The Defendant Prove He Can
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0TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — The burden of proof has shifted in Florida from the defense to the prosecution to prove ‘stand your ground’. Florida Senate Bill 128 was approved 23-15. Senate Democrats were the main block against…
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Idaho Strengthens Stand Your Ground Protections
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0Idaho’s SB 1313 became law last week without the signature of Governor Butch Otter. The new law will take effect on July 1. The law strengthens the state’s current “stand your ground” protections, consistent with similar…
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Former Cop In FL Theater Shooting Denied Stand Your Ground Defense — Evidence Contradicts Self-Defense Claim
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0WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA — A former Florida police captain may now face second degree murder charges in connection to the shooting death of a fellow matinee attendee. According to court documents sourced by the Washington…
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BREAKING: Florida Man Using ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense Is Charged After Parking Lot Shooting
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0By Dan Zimmerman via TTAG The Florida parking lot incident in which Michael Drejka shot and killed Markeis McGlockton after McGlockton pushed him to the ground has been a big topic of discussion. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri declined to charge Drejka based…
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Expanding Your Game: Ground Fighting with Greg Ellifritz
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0As a perpetual advocate for being armed and trained I try to practice what I preach. I always encourage all who are interested in their own self-defense to work to expand their game. What do…
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Iowa Legislature Pushes For Added Gun Rights — Including ‘Stand Your Ground’
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0DES MOINES, IOWA — The Iowa Senate is currently deliberating a bill passed by the House which would enact ‘Stand Your Ground’ as an affirmative defense for Iowans who defend their lives from an attacker.…
