The Florida Public Defender Association has decided to back a measure (HB 89) that would grant immunity to people who show or fire guns in self-defense—the so-called “warning-shot” bill by Rep. Neil Combee, a Polk City Republican.
An earlier version of the bill died during the 2013 legislative session, but the proposal is back for a second try during the upcoming 2014 session—with some key changes that backers hope will propel it to passage this time.
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