Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

TX Rep. Terry Meza Files Bill Making it Illegal to Defend Your Home with a Firearm
lsgr.live ^ | Nov. 17, 2020 | Lone Star Gun Rights

Posted on 11/30/2020 10:08:59 AM PST by PROCON

Democrats filed a barrage of gun control bills for the upcoming legislative session in Texas. Each bill attacks the constitutionally granted rights from various angles. From the "assault weapons" ban to the universal background checks and the red flag laws, each bill intends to undermine the self-defense capabilities of Texans.

However, a very worrying piece of legislation was introduced by Irving State Representative Terry Meza. HB 196 seeks to repeal the Castle Doctrine, preventing a homeowner from using firearms to defend their property.

She believes that homeowners are too eager to pull the trigger when facing armed home invaders.

"I'm not condoning stealing, it is against the law," Meza says, "but it's not an offense that is punishable by death."

~~~SNIP~~~

She clarified that homeowners would still be allowed to defend their lives, but not using firearms. Using a firearm to fight an intruder would lead to legal problems for the victim.

If Meza's bill becomes law, homeowners will be required to retreat from their homes when a criminal invades. They will be required to make sure the criminal is not hurt or face charges for defending themselves.

(Excerpt) Read more at lsgr.live ...


TOPICS: Government; Local News; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; banglist; castledoctrine; rkba; terrymeza; texas
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 61-8081-100101-120121-125 next last
To: COBOL2Java

“I’m not condoning stealing, it is against the law that applies to Republicans Only,” Meza told her party . . .


81 posted on 11/30/2020 11:14:33 AM PST by linMcHlp
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 80 | View Replies]

To: PROCON
Guilty as hell.


82 posted on 11/30/2020 11:17:38 AM PST by cweese (Hook 'em Horns!!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Absolutely crazy. Makes me want to buy an industrial wood-chipper.


83 posted on 11/30/2020 11:17:51 AM PST by Gator113 ( LIVE AMMO MATTERS~~Remember Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

1. None of these bills will go anywhere - but all TX voters should contact their representatives in both houses to register your displeasure.

2. WRT the bill in question, if someone is willing to break into a home that he knows is occupied in the middle of the night, then he knows that those there may resist...and he comes equipped for that, physically and emotionally. IOW, such a person has ALREADY made up their mind to hurt or kill one or more of the occupants of the home that their robbing. That makes such a person incredibly dangerous...so, yes, they DO deserve to get shot (and if they die, THEY are at fault for knowingly violating the law in such a fashion.


84 posted on 11/30/2020 11:18:55 AM PST by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Should we be required to put out a tray of cookies and some nice cold milk for the invaders, Representative Meza?


85 posted on 11/30/2020 11:19:39 AM PST by Tallguy (Facts be d@mned! The narrative must be protected at all costs!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Just wondering if the would be robbers are allowed to use a fire arm in their pursuit of happiness?


86 posted on 11/30/2020 11:22:41 AM PST by Cottonpatch
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Anyone have her Home Address?

Might be time to put it on Craigslist.
Free stuff, come on in and help yourself.


87 posted on 11/30/2020 11:25:55 AM PST by Kickass Conservative (Don't blame me, I Voted for the Guy who actually Won the Election.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: cweese

She should shoot her Dentist, her Hairdresser and whoever sells her Makeup.


88 posted on 11/30/2020 11:28:59 AM PST by Kickass Conservative (Don't blame me, I Voted for the Guy who actually Won the Election.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 82 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

So, if you live in a high crime area, how about an alligator pit?


89 posted on 11/30/2020 11:32:40 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("All men and women were created by the, you know, you know, the thing." -- Joe Biden 3/3/20)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

How do they get elected? They’re chameleons. They say what is politically expedient at the time, while keeping their true motives hidden.


90 posted on 11/30/2020 11:33:51 AM PST by wastedyears (The left would kill every single one of us and our families if they knew they could get away with it)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kickass Conservative

...and...AND... The doctor that performed the gender reassignment surgery on him


91 posted on 11/30/2020 11:35:35 AM PST by SheepWhisperer (My enemy saw me on my knees, head bowed and thought they had won until I rose up and said Amen!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 88 | View Replies]

To: EBH

From your post 46, what laws are those?


92 posted on 11/30/2020 11:38:30 AM PST by wastedyears (The left would kill every single one of us and our families if they knew they could get away with it)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Talk. This will never go anywhere in TX. If it did, the price that the ComDens would pay,:will be talked
about for 5000 years. After the blood in the street dries.


93 posted on 11/30/2020 11:47:53 AM PST by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Perhaps these are the CA transplants.


94 posted on 11/30/2020 12:04:03 PM PST by LibertarianLiz
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Carl Vehse

It’s a man, baby.


95 posted on 11/30/2020 12:07:57 PM PST by american_ranger (Our family motto is being miserable builds character.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

she needs to be run out on rails

not kidding


96 posted on 11/30/2020 12:17:55 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: The Louiswu

“have a big backyard, most thieves won’t really be missed if they suddenly disappear, “

Chainsaw, wood chipper and a 55gal drum of strong acid. /s. I’d never do that....


97 posted on 11/30/2020 12:18:13 PM PST by BigpapaBo (If it don't kill you it'll make you _________!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies]

To: Carl Vehse

i feared for my life

i neutralized the threat

anyone breaking into my home is a life threatening situation

and i dont believe anyone who is a criminal telling me they are only there to rob me


98 posted on 11/30/2020 12:19:03 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

In order for this proposed law to go into effect we will need to add the following amendments.

1. It is essential to make sure that an intruder is a burglar and not someone intent on doing other bodily forms of crime. How do you know they are a thief and not a mass murderer?

2. Therefor each thief must go to the local police station or sheriffs office (if they intend to steal out of the cities) and register with law enforcement. They must also make an appointment for the time and place they intend to rob otherwise the citizens will not know that it’s only a thief. Upon registration and notification to the home owner and law enforcement, the robbers may only show up at the appointed time. Where they will be arrested and the promise will be given that no death penalty will be applied to this specific crime.

3. If a thief does not register and does not make the time and place appointment then homeowners will be free to defend their lives and may assume the thief is in fact a murderer, rapist or any other assault related criminal.


99 posted on 11/30/2020 12:22:51 PM PST by 728b (Never cry over something that can not cry over you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Carl Vehse

You better have eye bleach after posting a picture of that criminal. Can’t decide if it looks more like Momma Fratelli or Olga from the Dark Crystal.


100 posted on 11/30/2020 12:25:46 PM PST by Mr. Mohasky (Common sense in a world lacking any, will be perceived & construed as an extreme point of view.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 61-8081-100101-120121-125 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson