Massad Ayoob Discusses 'Stand Your Ground' Laws

Since the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin, Florida's Stand Your Ground law has come under intense scrutiny. Florida governor Rick Scott is presently forming a task force to reexamine that state's law. Critics argue that such laws have led to shootouts over petty disputes and have hampered police investigations with a sweeping grant of legal immunity. Supporters of the Stand Your Ground law say it does not apply to the Martin case and that such laws merely protect those who use a firearm in self-defense from prosecution and financially ruinous litigation. Massad Ayoob is a firearms trainer and author of "In the Gravest Extreme." He spoke at the Cato Institute April 23, 2012.

[dukeman]

Massad Ayoob, is a man with a great deal of commonsense, intelligence and a well groomed public speaker.

[rixille]

When did this all go wrong? When did people start to become criminals for shooting in self defense?

[garywatson]

Great to see Mas on this channel. He's the #1 expert that people cite on this stuff. Calm and rational advice.

[robertwatson]

It should never require massive amounts of money for any citizen to defend themselves against legitimate self defense. Laws are needed to restore a person to their pre-event status. This has all the earmarks of malicious prosecution.

[IamDoogy]

That was a great presentation.
I didn't realize how good of a public speaker Massad Ayoob is.
I used to read his articles years ago in various gun magazines.
Thanks for uploading this.

[khappygal]

A very eloquent speaker makes a very compelling case.

[byronwatkins]

Jay Lewis was denied his Sixth Amendment right to "a speedy and public trial." Jay Lewis should sue for damages in federal court.

[dewok]

its actually amazing how literally everyone with a brain knows that legal fees will basically kill any normal person's financial situation and it's still completely standard.

[hummerzdca]

Man oh man, I love listening to Mr. Ayoob! This presentation was particularly great because of what I learned, and so eloquently put that describes the solutions I am concerned about. Great job, analogies, and enhancing awareness. Thanks🇺🇸

[Clothahump]

Excellent speech by an acknowledged master in his field!!

[whitetiger]

Maybe this lesson should be updated due to the antifa and the BLM movement...so many of the prosecutors are proactive Antifa and BLM...

[penguinistas]

What happened to Mr. Lewis is inexcusable. The prosecutor should be fired.

I did not know but am glad to hear that Mr Heston marched with MLK.

[RLXPrez]

Massad Ayood is a master speaker and a legend in this field. The fact that this video has only 25 thousand views and less than 1000 likes suggests we are not doing well at getting these truths out to the public.

[zerpblerd]

I'm an autonomous person and have fundamental issues with laws but I could listen to Mas talk about right-action under varying circumstances for hours - as law intends to apply to reason and good on a fundamental level and good people understand that regardless of that entrenched bureaucratic corruption that majorly has laws favoring criminals over good people trying to do the right thing

[felixthecat]

Wow the story about Mr Lewis is most hearting. Your words are profound and take much meaning to me. Thank you for all you do and all you have done.

[RickyJr]

A fantastic presentation. Mr. Ayoob makes these concepts crystal clear.

[EdOscuro]

4:13 clears up something I had been wondering about for a while - whether retreat is ever demanded if you can't do it safely. Answer: No.

[scasey]

Great to see a collection of stand your ground events.

[dannypalmer]

Don't threaten or attack any person for any reason.Make dam sure you are self defensive! Know the law!

[willieboy]

Trayvon Martin was proof why we need Stand Your Ground laws. Bashing someone's head on concrete is life threatening or great bodily harm, especially from an armed robber.