Question regarding gun laws in Florida?

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This dude has been sending me like threatening messages and stuff, talkin a whole lotta crap, wantin to fight.  he's like 18 or somethin but im not into the whole highschool fighting thing, so i was gonna one up him and shoot him if he came at me for a fight.  what are the repercussions for pulling a gun on someone and possibly using it when it comes to self defense? im 19 so i know i cant own a handgun yet, but i got a shotgun that will do fine and dandy.
i dont mean to offend people and all either im just curious, chances are this will not turn out to be anything.

SMACK · Accepted Answer

Should be if he has a weapon, then you could use "Self defense". but if he is unarmed and you shoot, it is murder straight up. Look at this this should help you out.

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/p/gunlaws_fl.htm


Edit: In a couple years, if you get a hand gun, go for a concealed weapons permit. I know Florida has them because my state honors them (If I got to Florida, I can Legaly carry concealed) I got the concealed permit and as long as your not a felon, or have any violent past crimes, you should have no problem getting one. I own guns, so I know where you are coming from. Good luck man, and don't do anything you will wish you hadn't

Anonymous · Answer

Best to try the law section, but either way it could get messy.

One thing though, who's to say you go fight this guy and he's packing anyway? Stay away from him, or call the cops.

If worst comes to worst, and you think your life is in danger, take him out if the cops wont.

Anonymous · Answer

Most states say that,unless "the attacker had a weapon that could cause lethal injury,lethal force is an act of criminal intent"...bottom line...unless he has a weapon,if you shoot him,it's murder

Gary V · Answer

common sense sez, call the cops and tell them whats happening. Lots better than going to jail and having to deal with your new husband Bubba

Anonymous · Answer

776.012 Use of force in defense of person.--A person is justified in using force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or herself or another against the other's imminent use of unlawful force. ****However, a person is justified in the use of deadly force and does not have a duty to retreat if: (1) He or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony

Anonymous · Answer

You need to get a Restraining Order FIRST then if he Violates the Order and U fear for your safety the Blow his head off!

Anonymous · Answer

Good lord. Get a restraining order you asshat. You're going to shoot someone? Really?

Anonymous · Answer

You better have witnesses that will back you up or you will regret even touching the gun.

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