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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
That probably depends on the facts of each case as to whether this is self-defense or defense of your pet. Florida law prohibits shooting across a public road in a residential area unless it is for self-defense or defense of property. F.S. 790.15 Florida Statute Attorney - Jacksonville, FL
It would have to be IMHO a dog in the coyote's jaws incident for you to shoot it. Now if it were breaking into you lanai and grabbing your cat I would expect that most FL courts (judges and juries) with side with you if you had to plead self-defense and defense of your pet. Facts would come into play too I would expect like if you shot at the coyote and hit your neighbor with a round instead.
I do find shooting coyotes a bit extreme too. |
Thanks for great rsch and articulte sensible interpretation. In the scenario of an incident protecting my animals, I would shoot in the ground or air first, hoping to scare it away.
In the Hemingway coyote thread the scenario was this:
Large coyote in Virginia Trace yesterday. At pool, in our back yards, walking down the street. Undaunted by loud noises. HERE'S the kicker: I called 911 who gave me the Wild Game Commission's phone number. A representative told me info about coyotes, and said if I wanted to get rid of it I could eithet SHOOT it or hire someone to catch it. They wiped their hands of responsibility. Anyone want to form a group to encourage The Villages to take responsibility? Email me at
ussmichele@gmail.com
Just call me Annie Oakley!
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That seems to me advice from state officials for people who want to get rid of them to use shooting them as a casual and ok method, wherever they see them.
Thanks again. good work.