Washington, DC (TLS). Advocacy groups for Constitutional rights are celebrating a major victory in Texas. The state legislature passed the new self-defense bill that vastly expands gun rights. The measure was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry.
The bill expands the definition of the 'Castle Doctrine'--an ancient concept in English Common Law that maintains that a person has the right to use deadly force in the defense of one's home.
Under the new provisions of the law, the Castle Doctrine is expanded to include autos and places of employment.
Prior to the passing of the bill, a person who was physically threatened at work or in a vehicle was required to first retreat rather than use deadly force in self-defense. Today a person can 'stand their ground' without retreat and use deadly force to defend themselves not only at home but at work and in one's vehicle.
Several other states are considering similar legislation this year. Over 20 other states have passed similar laws in previous years.
Read the entire story here:
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2721289620070327
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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