Rifle Wrestling!

[DoubleTapDrew]

I've never heard of this law. I can't seem to find it in the books. Perhaps someone could assist me in finding this "make my day law"?

Seriously though, is this really the name of the law? If it isn't, I'm writing an angry e-mail this news channel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Doctrine Also called the "Shoot First" law by "journalists" that rate gun owners within the same categories as murderers and gang members (maybe a little lower actually).

I guess "Make My Day Law" rolls off the tongue easier than the "Protecting innocent homeowners from having the rest of their life sued away for defending themselves from the scum of society or their greedy next of kin law"

 

[brighamr]

The rifle jammed-

This is the main reason I have shells chambered in my SD weapons!!!

 

[blackcash88]

Not always, DoubleTapDrew. Even a good shoot under "stand your ground/castle doctine" which is never prosecuted criminally can still undergo civil charges and getting sued. Not all states with the "castle doctrine" also provide for no civil lawsuits even though there were no criminal charges filed.

 

[rugerman07]

Mr. Fresch shouldn't have had to do any jail time.

 

[jakemccoy]

The explanation in the detailed video makes sense. The explanation in the short video does not.

 

[Erik]

Colorado's Make My Day Law:

18-1-704.5. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.

(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.

 

[Erik]

I believe there is a push underway to extend the law to businesses.

 

[Gator]

Why was the resident held in jail for two days after shooting a violent intruder with a long criminal history who was in his home and assualting him?

Somebody needs to be fired.

Yep. They should of given him a pat on the back instead of two days in jail.

 

[Timthinker]

Mr. Boone's death should be considered a justifiable homicide since he assaulted an injured senior citizen inside his own residence. Boone had an opportunity to flee but chose, yet again, to continue his criminal ways. One thing is now certain: Boone will not assault anyone else.

Situations such as this affair lead me to believe that citizens should have the legislative right to exercise self-defense in their own abode. Anything else is truly criminal.


Timthinker