Florida Gov. signs warning shot bill

Published June 20, 2014 11:04pm ET



TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians who fire a warning shot or threaten to use a gun could avoid criminal prosecution under a law signed Friday by Gov. Rick Scott.

The legislation, which marks one of the most significant changes to the state’s self-defense laws since the 2012 killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, was one of nearly 60 bills signed by Scott on Friday.

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