Home defense laws in your state? - Page 2

Dallas · 10-12-2007, 09:36 PM

Thanks

GoodAim · 10-13-2007, 12:41 AM

Well I am in the great state of Texas. I can choose to shoot now then ask later. LOL

toolman · 10-13-2007, 12:49 AM

Yep, here in Tx, we just kill 'em, if they survive, we kill 'em again!

cubbieman · 10-13-2007, 02:41 AM

in alaska lethal force is justified if you have fear of serious bodily harm, death, rape, or robbery

samuel · 10-13-2007, 04:07 AM

About a year ago Michigan passed a no retreat law while the republican congress still had power.I dont know how good it is and dont care.When it comes to defending me and mine I will do it and read the law later.If I cant defend myself maybe I should be locked up and protected.Dont have enough time left to worry about it anyway. sam.

Mad Hatter · 10-13-2007, 06:53 AM

I have heard that in Florida if someone is in your home your justified, but I don't know for sure.

A-10 · 10-13-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

I have heard that in Florida if someone is in your home your justified, but I don't know for sure.

That's a fairly recent advancement. Just a few years ago, Florida supported a "turn and run" policy regarding home invasions, which was toatal BS.

ezearln · 10-13-2007, 08:10 AM

You may invade my home on your feet but you'll egress on your back riding a gurney to see just which gaping wound was the proximate cause of your demise! That is if the dogs don't get you first!

Cr@ckSH0t · 10-13-2007, 08:33 AM

Yeah, I live in FL, this is a good law. Its funny, so many people thought that there would be massive murders after this law would be enacted, yet I havent seen one yet.

A-10 · 10-13-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cr@ckSH0t

Yeah, I live in FL, this is a good law. Its funny, so many people thought that there would be massive murders after this law would be enacted, yet I havent seen one yet.

It's just common sense. If people can defend themselves, there will be far less crime against them, murder included.

Cr@ckSH0t · 10-13-2007, 08:38 AM

If sense was common, why do so many people lack it?

stikbutter · 10-13-2007, 09:05 AM

I just mover to tn from florida I was still there when the castle doctrine was introduced but I dont know what the law is here in tn does anybody know?

Dallas · 10-13-2007, 10:28 AM

Looks like in Virginia I have to be in fear of my life or severe bodily injury to me or my family.

offroader1994 · 10-13-2007, 11:50 AM

the law is the same in Tn. as in NC. you could always hav a midnight special laying around to throw to the person with out one in the chamber as he chambers the round plant two in the chest. because you were scared enough to shoot twice it is more realistic they say.

phoenix79 · 10-13-2007, 12:59 PM

Alabama allows use of deadly force in self-defense situations

State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Press Releases

khahn79 · 11-15-2007, 06:25 PM

In IL there must be a "reasonable fear of death or great bodily harm" before deadly force can be used. I'll never forget what my firearms instructor (a cop, btw) always said in regards to this issue, "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6". I think that's a pretty good rule to live by.

Durandal · 11-15-2007, 07:53 PM

state of Idaho has a fear of life clause too. fortunately if the other guy is carrying anything more dangerous than a sewing needle, its fairly easy to prove. the one thing we have to watch out for is intent. sneaky lawyers will try to say that the gun discharged accidently thus makeing it wreckless endangerment as opposed to self defence.

billy · 11-15-2007, 07:54 PM

COLORADO’S HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT

The text of Colorado’s Homeowners Protection Act (Colorado Revised Statute number 18-1-704.5 — Use of Deadly Physical Force Against An Intruder) — otherwise known as the Make My Day Law:

(1) The General Assembly hereby recognizes that the citizens of Colorado have a right to expect absolute safety within their own homes.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-1-704, any occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that such other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant.

(3) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force.

(4) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from any civil liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force.

metalflames · 11-15-2007, 08:23 PM

I live in New Jersey and am a new gun owner but the way I understand it the state has NO self defence laws. meaning as a victim you have no rights.

roadie · 11-15-2007, 08:26 PM

Here in Nevada...I could post the actual NRS (Nevada Revised Statutes) but it's a pain to find em. Basically, if an intruder is "IN" your home, lethal force is justified, because mortal fear is in effect, armed or unarmed. There have even been cases of intuders being shot on the front door step and it was justified. Viva Las Vegas

10-12-2007, 09:36 PM	#21
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	Thanks __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

10-13-2007, 12:41 AM	#22
GoodAim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 383	Well I am in the great state of Texas. I can choose to shoot now then ask later. LOL __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Power is useless with out Direction.

10-13-2007, 12:49 AM	#23
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	Yep, here in Tx, we just kill 'em, if they survive, we kill 'em again! __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-13-2007, 08:10 AM	#28
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	You may invade my home on your feet but you'll egress on your back riding a gurney to see just which gaping wound was the proximate cause of your demise! That is if the dogs don't get you first! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

10-13-2007, 10:28 AM	#33
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	Looks like in Virginia I have to be in fear of my life or severe bodily injury to me or my family. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

10-13-2007, 02:41 AM	#24
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,481	in alaska lethal force is justified if you have fear of serious bodily harm, death, rape, or robbery

10-13-2007, 04:07 AM	#25
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	About a year ago Michigan passed a no retreat law while the republican congress still had power.I dont know how good it is and dont care.When it comes to defending me and mine I will do it and read the law later.If I cant defend myself maybe I should be locked up and protected.Dont have enough time left to worry about it anyway. sam.

10-13-2007, 06:53 AM	#26
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 615	I have heard that in Florida if someone is in your home your justified, but I don't know for sure.

10-13-2007, 08:33 AM	#29
Cr@ckSH0t Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: I dont know, im kinda lost myself Posts: 182	Yeah, I live in FL, this is a good law. Its funny, so many people thought that there would be massive murders after this law would be enacted, yet I havent seen one yet.

10-13-2007, 08:38 AM	#31
Cr@ckSH0t Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: I dont know, im kinda lost myself Posts: 182	If sense was common, why do so many people lack it?

10-13-2007, 09:05 AM	#32
stikbutter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Keystone Hieghts FL Posts: 354	I just mover to tn from florida I was still there when the castle doctrine was introduced but I dont know what the law is here in tn does anybody know?

10-13-2007, 11:50 AM	#34
offroader1994 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east Tn. Posts: 83	the law is the same in Tn. as in NC. you could always hav a midnight special laying around to throw to the person with out one in the chamber as he chambers the round plant two in the chest. because you were scared enough to shoot twice it is more realistic they say.

10-13-2007, 12:59 PM	#35
phoenix79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 221	Alabama allows use of deadly force in self-defense situations State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Press Releases

11-15-2007, 06:25 PM	#36
khahn79 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 179	In IL there must be a "reasonable fear of death or great bodily harm" before deadly force can be used. I'll never forget what my firearms instructor (a cop, btw) always said in regards to this issue, "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6". I think that's a pretty good rule to live by.

11-15-2007, 07:53 PM	#37
Durandal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 42	state of Idaho has a fear of life clause too. fortunately if the other guy is carrying anything more dangerous than a sewing needle, its fairly easy to prove. the one thing we have to watch out for is intent. sneaky lawyers will try to say that the gun discharged accidently thus makeing it wreckless endangerment as opposed to self defence. Last edited by Durandal; 11-15-2007 at 07:54 PM. Reason: fullness of content.

11-15-2007, 07:54 PM	#38
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,150 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	COLORADO’S HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT The text of Colorado’s Homeowners Protection Act (Colorado Revised Statute number 18-1-704.5 — Use of Deadly Physical Force Against An Intruder) — otherwise known as the Make My Day Law: (1) The General Assembly hereby recognizes that the citizens of Colorado have a right to expect absolute safety within their own homes. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-1-704, any occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that such other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant. (3) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force. (4) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from any civil liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force. __________________

11-15-2007, 08:23 PM	#39
metalflames Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3	I live in New Jersey and am a new gun owner but the way I understand it the state has NO self defence laws. meaning as a victim you have no rights.

11-15-2007, 08:26 PM	#40
roadie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 635 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	Here in Nevada...I could post the actual NRS (Nevada Revised Statutes) but it's a pain to find em. Basically, if an intruder is "IN" your home, lethal force is justified, because mortal fear is in effect, armed or unarmed. There have even been cases of intuders being shot on the front door step and it was justified. Viva Las Vegas