Posted on 08/14/2006 5:01:06 PM PDT by grundle
HARRISBURG -- State lawmakers are considering a bill that would permit people to stand their ground -- and even use deadly force -- to defend themselves when threatened or endangered.
Current law states that when people are attacked or threatened in public, their responsibility is to retreat.
But retreating "could get you shot or stabbed in the back," said state Rep. Steven Cappelli, R-Lycoming.
Mr. Cappelli has sponsored a bill that would allow people who are licensed to carry concealed guns to use those weapons if they are threatened with death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or rape.
Since October, 10 states have passed similar bills, known by supporters as "stand-your-ground laws" and backed by the National Rifle Association. Florida was the first, and Michigan was the most recent.
Opponents of the bill call it a "shoot now, ask questions later" law.
Zach Ragbourn, a spokesman for the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, said the proposal could enable murderers to claim self-defense and get lighter sentences.
But Mr. Cappelli said his bill wouldn't provide criminals with a defense because only people with concealed weapons permits -- who have gone through criminal background checks -- would be allowed to shoot in self-defense.
(Excerpt) Read more at post-gazette.com ...
Ping
Zactly!
A lot of things were covered two hundred years ago, and covered very well indeed- then liberal judges came along, and that was that......
Looks like the Yankees are catching up with us "Suthiners".
Have you seen the movie Clueless?
"I have a .45 and a shovel. If anything happens to my daughter, I don't think anyone would miss you."
Sorry, I couldn't read the whole article, I have oil on my hands from cleaning my Ruger.....
Yes.
LOL
Can you shoot the lawyer if he's threatening you ? Bwahahahaha.......... ;-)
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