The new law permits individuals to use lethal force against bears if they believe there is an 'imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law on Friday that allows residents to shoot bears if they perceive a threat, sparking debate and concern among wildlife advocates and others.The legislation, known as HB 87, was signed by DeSantis on Friday without public comment.
'X user Lesley Abravanel quipped that the Republican governor should probably be tackling more important matters in the state than bears, 'DeSantis signs self-defense law to let Floridians shoot 'menacing' bears, because bears are such a huge problem in Florida. But MENACING GUNS THAT KILL INNOCENT CHILDREN ARE PERFECTLY LEGAL AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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