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SUPPORT SB-436 - Use of Force/Restoring the Castle Doctrine (Below is a list of the email addresses) SENATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Stephen Wise (R), Chairman       stephen.web@flsenate.gov Rod Smith (D),  Vice Chair          smith.rod.web@flsenate.gov Victor Crist (R)                           crist.victor.web@flsenate.gov Mike Haridopolos (R)                  haridopolos.mike.web@flsenate.gov Jim King (R)                               king.james.web@flsenate.gov Ron Klein (D)                             klein.ron.web@flsenate.gov Evelyn Lynn (R)                          lynn.evelyn.web@flsenate.gov Frederica Wilson (D)                   wilson.frederica.web@flsenate.gov BACKGROUND: SB-436 corrects a serious problem for citizens who chose to protect themselves in the face of attack by violent criminals. This bill REMOVES the "duty to retreat" in the face of attack; it creates the presumption that an attacker or intruder intends to...

DATE: January 20, 2005 TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer NRA Past President Executive Director Unified Sportsmen of Florida SUBJECT: SB-436 Use of Force/Castle Doctrine Hearing Scheduled The Senate Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing on SB-436 by Senator Peaden and others on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. Please immediately send email to members of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee and URGE THEM TO SUPPORT SB-436 by Sen. Peaden. IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL PUT: SUPPORT SB-436 - Use of Force/Restoring the Castle Doctrine (Below is a list of...