Correct. Florida has a 2 party consent law that prohibits recording someone without their permission. A law that sucks or protects based on what side of the recorder you are on.
Most states have a form of self defense/stand your ground law. Florida's is a little broader since us old people can't be expected to turn and run when trouble confronts us.
As far as protecting gang members, they are citizens first aren't they?
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