Reply #134: Why do you feel that saving a person life is being a cowboy?... [View All]

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It's merely what any rational and compassionate human being would do if possible.

Assume you could save a person from drowning by throwing him a life saver. Would you do it.



Why is it so different to save a person's life when that person is being attacked by a another individual who intends to kill him?

At least you appear to agree that I have a right to defend myself or members of my family from a violent attack that could lead to serious bodily injury or death. Or do you?

Lets find out exactly where you stand on the use of self defense for a person or his family.


Would you agree that I have the right to defend myself or my family from a deadly attack in my home using a baseball bat?

Would you agree that I have the right to defend myself or my family from a deadly attack in my home using martial arts?

Would you agree that I have the right to defend myself or my family from a deadly attack in my home using a firearm.

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Would you agree that I have the right to defend myself or my family in public from a deadly attack using a baseball bat?

Would you agree that I have the right to defend myself or my family in public from a deadly attack using martial arts?

Would you agree that I have the right to defend myself or my family in public from a deadly attack using a legally concealed firearm.

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Would you agree that I have the right to defend another person who was being attacked in a deadly manner by using a baseball bat?

Would you agree that I have the right to defend another person who was being attacked in a deadly manner by using martial arts?

Finally ...Would you agree that I have the right to defend another person who was being attacked in a deadly fashion using a legally concealed firearm.


Here's how the state of Florida looks at the use of deadly force.

Q. When can I use my handgun to protect myself?

A. Florida law justifies use of deadly force when you are:

* Trying to protect yourself or another person from death or serious bodily harm;
* Trying to prevent a forcible felony, such as rape, robbery, burglary or kidnapping.

Using or displaying a handgun in any other circumstances could result in your conviction for crimes such as improper exhibition of a firearm, manslaughter, or worse.
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/self_defense.html