Tag: stand your ground

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New Ohio “Stand Your Ground” Bill

Self defense first would be ok.

A new bill under consideration in Ohio would allow people with firearms to defend themselves without first having to retreat. The bill is similar to other "stand your ground" laws in other states. Republicans Rep. Terry Johnson and Rep. Sarah Latourette introduced House Bill 228, which…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Oklahoma Man Uses AR-15 to Kill 3 Home Intruders

Oklahoma is a stand your ground state.

Oklahoma has stand your ground laws, which means that a person has some justification for using deadly force if they feel they need to protect themselves, their property or their loved ones while in their home. If you are in your home and are met…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Popcorn in Your Hair Is Not a Good Reason to Use Your Gun

Popcorn in Your Hair Is Not a Good Reason to Use Your Gun

Don't be the aggressor, because you'll be the one to pay.

Last month we published "A Reminder About Using Deadly Force." That article was in response to an incident in Minnesota where a man fired his gun at a group of people he believed had attempted to burglarize his home. Problem was, they were in their…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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New Missouri Stand Your Ground Law

Several laws went into effect yesterday.

Several new state laws went into effect in Missouri yesterday, the result of the Legislature overriding several vetoes of Governor Jay Nixon at its September session. The law relevant to us here is Stand Your Ground, State Bill 656. This law is an expansion of the state’s…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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