Right to Fight

Governor Jeb Bush (Go Jeb!) recently signed into law a bill that allows residents of Florida to fight off attackers. Of course, the liberal media is hyping the knee-jerk prediction that Florida will turn into the Old Wild West, with bullets flying hither and yon. Luckily, Sarah Brady did not hear about this (she admitted this in a local newspaper article) so the law actually had a chance to pass.

The fact of the matter is, anyone is now allowed to fend off an attack on themselves or their loved ones using any method, not only firearm protection. Numerous items can be weapons - a tire iron (I don't leave home without it), a knife, keys, or even a decent ball-point pen. And, at least in this area, the martial arts schools on every corner are filled with students (both adults and children) learning to defend themselves with no weapons at all ("empty hand"). Our martial arts school previously did teach "duty to retreat", that is, if there is a way of escaping, you have to take it, be it jumping in your car, running away, whatever. Now we can just kick their a**, as well we should. The cops can't be everywhere all the time, and who would want them to be? And if you're a 12 or 13 year old girl, well, it's open season in Florida.

This law finally gives the public a fighting chance. Learn how to use it to your advantage. Learn how to defend yourself and your loved ones. Have a plan and practice. You have the right to fight.