The report stated that the ` ` majority of Floridians favor an expansive right to self - defense '' Rick Scott , found that the `` majority of Floridians favor an expansive right to self-defense . '' The law says a person can use force in self - defense without first having to retreat . The task force was formed on March 22 in response to the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin . Justifiable homicides reported in Florida have increased since the law went into effect .
The report stated that the ` ` majority of Floridians favor an expansive right to self - defense '' The law says a person can use force in self - defense without first having to retreat . The task force was formed on March 22 in response to the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin . Justifiable homicides reported in Florida have increased since the law went into effect .