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7/10/07-Gov. Matt Blunt has signed a bill expanding gun rights in Missouri. Dubbed the “Castle Doctrine,” the new law is intended to expand a person’s justifications for using deadly force in self defense beyond the traditional defense of one’s home.
Existing Missouri law justifies the use of deadly force only if people believe it’s necessary to protect themselves or others from death or serious injury.
The new law, previously SB62, gives people in homes – as well as car and truck drivers – wide discretion in the use of deadly force against intruders. People would be immune from criminal and civil actions for killing or injuring someone in self-defense or in defense of other people.
It allows the use of deadly force against anyone who illegally and forcibly enters a dwelling or vehicle if the owner “had reason to believe” that a crime was occurring or had occurred. People no longer are required to retreat from an intruder before using deadly force.
The rule change, which takes effect Aug. 28, will not apply during instances when the intruder is a law enforcement officer or when the resident or driver committing such felonies as murder, robbery or rape.
The bill also eliminates from state law a requirement that people obtain permits from their local sheriff before getting a handgun. People still are required to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons.
5/18/07-An effort to expand gun rights has been forwarded to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
Dubbed the “Castle Doctrine,” the House and Senate reach agreement on a bill that is intended to expand a person’s justifications for using deadly force in self-defense beyond the traditional defense of one’s home.
Current Missouri law justifies the use of deadly force only if people believe it’s necessary to protect themselves or others from death or serious injury.
SB62 would give people in homes and car and truck drivers wide discretion in the use of deadly force against intruders. People would be immune from criminal and civil actions for killing or injuring someone in self-defense or in defense of other people.
It would allow the use of deadly force against anyone who illegally and forcibly entered a dwelling or vehicle if the owner “had reason to believe” that a crime was occurring or had occurred.
The proposed rule change would not apply during instances when the intruder is a law enforcement officer or when the resident or driver was committing such felonies as murder, robbery or rape.
The measure also would eliminate from state law a requirement that people obtain permits from their local sheriff before getting a handgun. People would still be required to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
Existing Missouri law justifies the use of deadly force only if people believe it’s necessary to protect themselves or others from death or serious injury.
The new law, previously SB62, gives people in homes – as well as car and truck drivers – wide discretion in the use of deadly force against intruders. People would be immune from criminal and civil actions for killing or injuring someone in self-defense or in defense of other people.
It allows the use of deadly force against anyone who illegally and forcibly enters a dwelling or vehicle if the owner “had reason to believe” that a crime was occurring or had occurred. People no longer are required to retreat from an intruder before using deadly force.
The rule change, which takes effect Aug. 28, will not apply during instances when the intruder is a law enforcement officer or when the resident or driver committing such felonies as murder, robbery or rape.
The bill also eliminates from state law a requirement that people obtain permits from their local sheriff before getting a handgun. People still are required to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons.
5/18/07-An effort to expand gun rights has been forwarded to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
Dubbed the “Castle Doctrine,” the House and Senate reach agreement on a bill that is intended to expand a person’s justifications for using deadly force in self-defense beyond the traditional defense of one’s home.
Current Missouri law justifies the use of deadly force only if people believe it’s necessary to protect themselves or others from death or serious injury.
SB62 would give people in homes and car and truck drivers wide discretion in the use of deadly force against intruders. People would be immune from criminal and civil actions for killing or injuring someone in self-defense or in defense of other people.
It would allow the use of deadly force against anyone who illegally and forcibly entered a dwelling or vehicle if the owner “had reason to believe” that a crime was occurring or had occurred.
The proposed rule change would not apply during instances when the intruder is a law enforcement officer or when the resident or driver was committing such felonies as murder, robbery or rape.
The measure also would eliminate from state law a requirement that people obtain permits from their local sheriff before getting a handgun. People would still be required to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.