Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Gun Control & RKBA

Jenoch

(7,720 posts)

5. If it is ruled that the law allows a felon

Reply to SecularMotion (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2014, 06:47 AM

Jul 2014

to 'stand his/her ground' by using a firearm in self-defense then the law needs to be rewritten to disallow such actions. The felon should still be prosecuted for illegal possession of a firearm, firing it in self-defense notwithstanding.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

State high court to rule: Does 'stand your ground' protect felons who shoot? [View all] SecularMotion Jul 2014 OP

That should be interesting Duckhunter935 Jul 2014 #1

He is offering a subject for discussion intaglio Jul 2014 #2

as he will not and does not discuss Duckhunter935 Jul 2014 #3

And you are not currently discussing the OP intaglio Jul 2014 #4

I did in my initial post Duckhunter935 Jul 2014 #6

excepth what you say did not happen Duckhunter935 Jul 2014 #8

It was my understanding blueridge3210 Jul 2014 #10

FIRST throw him in jail for all appropriate violations The Green Manalishi Jul 2014 #12

If it is ruled that the law allows a felon Jenoch Jul 2014 #5

So others, currently criminal, can declare open season on the man intaglio Jul 2014 #7

Criminals are always going to break the law. Jenoch Jul 2014 #9

no it doesn't gejohnston Jul 2014 #11