Bill: Deadly Force OK When Protecting Home

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That’s what House Bill 603 calls for. Specifically:

Allows the use of deadly force when protecting one’s primary dwelling against an intruder who enters the primary dwelling without invitation. Exempts the actor from civil liability for injuries or damages resulting from the use of deadly force.

HB 603, introduced by Speaker Emeritus Calvin Say at the request of another party, has a hearing Tuesday (Feb. 26) in House Judiciary.

Photo courtesy Will Clayton.

—Chad Blair

 

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