Sabtu, 24 Desember 2016

Road rage forcible felony -- great example

I was just on Facebook, and saw the absolute "best" example of a road rage Florida aggravated assault I've ever seen.  Since I...
Kamis, 22 Desember 2016

9th edition of Florida Firearms book just released

Well . . .  the new 9th edition is out,  sold out, and a newer updated version that includes the 2017 legislative changes  was just released...
Rabu, 07 Desember 2016

The Government’s Proposals on Sentencing Bad Drivers. Plenty of Retribution but No Deterrence

On 4 th December, in time for the Sunday papers, the Government issued a press release entitled ‘Killer Drivers to Face Life Sentences’.  T...
Kamis, 20 Oktober 2016

Suggested change to fix Florida self defense statutes

I wrote a letter to Florida Senator David Simmons,  the original author of Florida's Stand Your Ground law just before the 2017 legislat...
Sabtu, 01 Oktober 2016

The problems with Florida "Open Carry" bills -- and what you can do to help

The "open carry" bill will likely continuously hit the Legislature every year, but each year the legislation presented has had SER...
Kamis, 29 September 2016

Antique Firearm issue settled in Florida

ANTIQUE FIREARM ISSUE CLEARED IN FLORIDA by jon gutmacher Those of you who own black powder guns know there's been a lot of controversy ...
Senin, 19 September 2016

Leigh Day Helli-va Ride

This Thursday evening a group of hardy young lawyers from Leigh Day are going to set out from Hoddesdon in Herts to start a clockwise arc do...
Minggu, 11 September 2016

Can a church or other religious institution have armed volunteers? A change in the book!

Can a church or other religious institution  have armed volunteers? -- A change to page 107. copyright 2016 by jon gutmacher Page 107 of the...
Rabu, 07 September 2016

The Criminal Justice System; How it fails us and how it needs reform

Nobody could fail to be deeply moved by hearing, as I did on Radio 4 this morning, the relatives of victims killed by dangerous drivers spea...
Jumat, 12 Agustus 2016

Critically important case on Stand Your Ground Immunity in a civil suit in Florida

Critically important Civil "Stand Your Ground" immunity appeal decided in Florida copyright 2016 by jon gutmacher In Professional ...

Major Florida case on return of firearms seized by law enforcement

Every now and then there's a really "super" case that comes out.  Sometimes factually great.  Sometimes legally great.   Somet...
Kamis, 11 Agustus 2016

Interesting Legal question on self defense mostly for attorneys

I responded to an interesting question to attorneys in one of the Second Amendment groups I belong to.  If you're an attorney -- it'...
Selasa, 09 Agustus 2016

Federal 11th Circuit joins Florida in interpretation of what is a "conviction".

A “conviction” means that you were actually convicted of the crime.  In Florida this means you must have had an “adjudication” regardless of...
Kamis, 28 Juli 2016

"Sneaky Pete" type holsters

I had a recent email asking what I thought about a "Sneaky Pete" type holster.  These are a variation on what started as "fan...
Rabu, 27 Juli 2016

The Hidden Agenda in Today's Politics

The Hidden Agenda in Today's Politics by jon gutmacher         The NRA had an interesting article in this month’s edition of the Americ...
Sabtu, 09 Juli 2016

Philando Castile case, and some advice

Philando Castile  shooting and some advice: by jon gutmacher On July 6, 2016, Philando Castile, an African American male,  was shot four tim...
Jumat, 08 Juli 2016

With deepest sympathy for to the officers who lost their lives in Dallas

With deepest sympathy to the families of the officers injured, and who lost their lives last night in the Dallas sniper shootings.  They Ser...
Kamis, 07 Juli 2016

Alton Sterling shooting in Baton Rouge on July 5, 2016

Some Comments on the Alton Sterling shooting Knowing me, you're probably thinking "Gutmacher is gonna say this was a justified shoo...
Jumat, 24 Juni 2016

Answers to another email (I get lots of em)

Questions with answers following: Question:  I am wondering if you might be so kind to shed some light on 3 questions ; 1. I live in a condo...

Is the NFA trust dead?

      On July 13, 2016,  ATF Rule 41-F does into effect, and the result of this eliminates the need for a Chief Law Enforcement approval on ...
Rabu, 22 Juni 2016

Needed law

I just got an email from a truck driver who wanted to know what would happen if he carried in his vehicle while on Disney property.   Legall...
Selasa, 21 Juni 2016

Every Time there's a tragedy -- then what?

Every Time There's a Tragedy . . .  then what? by jon gutmacher I was asked by the press today if I would like to go on air and answer s...

CAR BURGLARIES IN FLORIDA -- SOME THOUGHTS

CAR BURGLARIES IN FLORIDA -- SOME THOUGHTS copyright by jon gutmacher 2016 Good email question received on stopping a car burglary.  Here...
Selasa, 14 Juni 2016

A message to the FBI and Homeland Security about the Orlando massacre:

The Orlando Massacre --  what the government is doing wrong: There are lots of things we don't know.  There are lots of things we probab...

CWL inside a nightclub???

I received an email today from a reader who had an argument with a friend.  Both are NRA instructors.  The other guy told my reader you coul...
Minggu, 01 Mei 2016

May 2016 Book update now on the website

The free May 2016 book update is now available for download on my website in both pdf and Word. http://www.floridafirearmslaw.com
Sabtu, 09 April 2016

I have not yet had my mind changed on jury trials

My last piece on jury trial in dangerous driving cases has sparked some lively debate.  I have enjoyed some interesting discussion with well...