While ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) is taking fire for its work on Florida’s “stand your ground” law because of the Zimmerman/Martin case, the NRA is hiding its involvement in pushing “stand your ground” in several states. What was the purpose of “stand your ground”? “’Stand your ground’” laws typically provide for a defense against homicide charges for a person who acts in self-defense when he believes his life is in danger — even if he chooses not to retreat before using deadly force.” READ MORE
ALEC deserves our thanks for working on this legislation. The NRA should show some backbone by defending both the legislation & ALEC.