Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces the National Stand Your Ground Act

Statement

Today, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), along with Reps. Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Randy Weber (TX-14), introduced the National "Stand Your Ground Act" of 2021. This bill will codify Florida's "Stand Your Ground' law at the federal level, abolishing the duty of retreat when attacked.

Following the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, Congressman Gaetz announced his intentions to file the National Stand Your Ground Act on an episode of his podcast Firebrand.

"Like Kyle Rittenhouse, every American has the right to defend their life from an attacker. If someone tries to kill you, you should have the right to return fire and preserve your life. Let's reaffirm in law what exists in our Constitution and in the hearts of our fellow Americans. Abolish the legal duty of retreat everywhere," Congressman Gaetz said.

Full text of the National Stand Your Ground Act of 2021 can be found HERE.

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