SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. — Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is trying to make “Stand Your Ground” a national law.
“Stand Your Ground” allows you to use deadly force to defend yourself or someone else.
The bill is already gaining support from some congressional republicans and those in the Senate.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson is a big supporter of the “Stand Your Ground” law.
Sheriff Johnson says he likes Gaetz’s bill, but feels he faces an uphill battle getting the bill to the president’s desk.
States across the country have various laws in defending yourself. Some states have the castle doctrine, which references old European law. Other states have a duty to retreat law, but more than half the country allows you to stand your ground.
Congressman Gaetz hopes his bill will make it a nationally recognized law.
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