Governor Fletcher Signs Kentucky “Castle Doctrine” into Law

[Knob Creeker]

According to the Kentucky Legislature website, the Governor signed SB 38 “Castle Doctrine” on Friday, April 21 (If I understand correctly it shall become law in about 90 days).

It gives KY residents the right to stand their ground, meet force with force, & defend themselves and others. This Act also protects a person who lawfully uses deadly force from any criminal prosecution (including arrest or detainment) or civil action.

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/06RS/SB38.htm

Check out the link above for more specifics.

Knob Creeker

 

[Standing Wolf]

Well done, Kentuckians! Every state needs such a law.

 

[71Commander]

Does it include protection from lawsuits from the family of the recently expired ?

 

[LAK]

This Act also protects a person who lawfully uses deadly force from any criminal prosecution (including arrest or detainment) or civil action.

Sure looks like it.

Texas, among others, needs this.

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[Lon371]

Governor Mitch Daniels Signed a law stating the same last month. Maybe the Brady Freaks will start to get the message.

 

[Lon371]

OOPs forgot to add that is Governor Mitch Daniels OF INDIANA

 

[DunedinDragon]

Even though it's going by different names in different states, this all appears to be roughly the same law as the one passed in Florida last year that got the ire up of all the media and anti-gunners. Apparently the local NRA chapters have been pushing this pretty extensively and it's starting to get some momentum across several states. For the most part they all appear to be the same legislation with some minor "tweaks" per state.

Good job Kentucky!!!

 

[bakert]

Just goes to show them old boys up there in Frankfort get something done right occasionally.