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Florida mother accepts plea bargain in infamous stand your ground case

by Chris Eger

In what could be the final acts of a sensational case that brought debate on Stand Your Ground and warning shots in Florida, Marissa Alexander has entered into an agreement that effectively ends her legal fight.

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Man arrested for warning shot says he was protecting his home (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

“I just wanted to let them know I wasn't going to be a victim," says a Missouri man facing misdemeanor charges after his arrest for discharging a firearm within city limits to warn off what he feels were burglars.

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Florida governor signs five pro-gun measures into law, including ‘Pop Tart’ and ‘Warning Shot’ bills

by Chris Eger

Gov. Scott approved several pro-gun bills Friday that covered everything from clarifying use of force, to ending insurance discrimination against gun owners.

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Florida ‘Warning Shot’ bill sent to Governor to sign (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Florida's controversial so-called 'warning shot bill' has cleared the state legislature and is now ready for Gov. Rick Scott's signature.

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Florida ‘Warning Shot Bill’ clears House, Senate committees (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Florida HB49 / SB448, called the Warning Shot Bill, has gained traction in both bodies of the legislature. Based on the court case of Marissa Alexander, sentenced to 20 years for firing a warning shot at her estranged husband, the bill would make it legal to do so in self-defense.

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