House Bill 40 ...

jZizzle · May 25, 2010, 05:45 PM

I think this is great!

House Bill 40, sponsored by State Representative Scott Perry (R-92), would permit law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their homes and any places outside of their home where they have a legal right to be. It is clearly stated that there would be no “duty to retreat” from an attacker, allowing law-abiding citizens to stand their ground to protect themselves and their family. HB40 would also protect individuals from civil lawsuits by the attacker or the attacker’s family when force is used.

napg19 · May 25, 2010, 05:53 PM

Would this over ride all states law that say you have to retreat?

mikejonestkd · May 25, 2010, 06:57 PM

Pennsylvania only...but thanks for sharing it.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/...H&type=B&bn=40

eagleninezero · May 25, 2010, 10:00 PM

Sounds like the Castle Doctrine here in TX.

rwilson452 · May 25, 2010, 10:38 PM

I would point out that the PA bill is still not law. It has a long way to go. What happened is we dragged it kicking a screaming out of committee. It still needs to pass in the house, the state senate and on to Fast Eddie the governor.

I would add the bill has enough co-sponsors to pass the house. we are looking for a veto proof majority.

LordTio3 · May 26, 2010, 10:09 AM

It is the Castle Doctrine. If you are somewhere that you have the legal right to be and are confronted, you have no legal duty to retreat. You have the right to remain and use deadly force to protect yourself and others from deadly force or significant bodily injury. I belive that most states are going to this legislation and every state that it passes in is just a little step further into 2A rights being taken as seriously as they were intended.

Cheers,
~LT

knight0334 · May 26, 2010, 01:08 PM

HB40 is called the "Castle Doctrine", but legally is a Stand Your Ground provision. PA already has Castle Doctrine under statutory law(18.5.505 & 507) and practices it under common law - no duty to retreat from home or place of work. This bill will extend your protections beyond your dwelling and provide civil protections.

May 25, 2010, 05:45 PM	#1
jZizzle Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2010 Posts: 7	House Bill 40 ... I think this is great! House Bill 40, sponsored by State Representative Scott Perry (R-92), would permit law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their homes and any places outside of their home where they have a legal right to be. It is clearly stated that there would be no “duty to retreat” from an attacker, allowing law-abiding citizens to stand their ground to protect themselves and their family. HB40 would also protect individuals from civil lawsuits by the attacker or the attacker’s family when force is used. __________________ Kimber Ultra Carry II, Glock 19, Glock 26, Walther PPS-9MM, Kel Tec PF9, Kel Tec P32

May 25, 2010, 06:57 PM	#3
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	Pennsylvania only...but thanks for sharing it. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/...H&type=B&bn=40 __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

May 25, 2010, 10:00 PM	#4
eagleninezero Member Join Date: September 7, 2009 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 85	Sounds like the Castle Doctrine here in TX. __________________ Happiness is a warm Sig. "Never mind maneuvers, always go straight at 'em!" - Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson

May 25, 2010, 10:38 PM	#5
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	I would point out that the PA bill is still not law. It has a long way to go. What happened is we dragged it kicking a screaming out of committee. It still needs to pass in the house, the state senate and on to Fast Eddie the governor. I would add the bill has enough co-sponsors to pass the house. we are looking for a veto proof majority. __________________ USNRET '61-'81

May 26, 2010, 10:09 AM	#6
LordTio3 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2010 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 850	It is the Castle Doctrine. If you are somewhere that you have the legal right to be and are confronted, you have no legal duty to retreat. You have the right to remain and use deadly force to protect yourself and others from deadly force or significant bodily injury. I belive that most states are going to this legislation and every state that it passes in is just a little step further into 2A rights being taken as seriously as they were intended. Cheers, ~LT __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ- Greek:"Come and take them..." Meaning: Here we peaceably stand as armed and free men, willing to defend that peace, and ready to make war upon anyone who threatens that freedom.

May 25, 2010, 05:53 PM	#2
napg19 Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 431	Would this over ride all states law that say you have to retreat?

May 26, 2010, 01:08 PM	#7
knight0334 Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2006 Location: Brookville, PA Posts: 442	HB40 is called the "Castle Doctrine", but legally is a Stand Your Ground provision. PA already has Castle Doctrine under statutory law(18.5.505 & 507) and practices it under common law - no duty to retreat from home or place of work. This bill will extend your protections beyond your dwelling and provide civil protections.