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Stand your ground: More states considering self-defense statute at issue in Trayvon Martin case

by Ryan Sibley Jul 16, 2013 2:34 pm

More states are considering "shoot first" laws, while a majority of states have varying degrees of laws that allow self-defense.

10 States Copied Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law

by Ryan Sibley Mar 28, 2012 9:48 am

Some 24 states followed Florida in putting Stand Your Ground laws on their books, at least ten of which are... View Article

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