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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Ind. Law - Alabama Governor signs law expanding deadly force to protect home
The Columbus Georgia Ledger-Enquirer reports :
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Bob Riley signed legislation Tuesday that puts Alabama among a growing number of states giving new legal protection to people who kill intruders in their homes, businesses and vehicles."With this new law, the decision of crime victims who choose to protect themselves and their families won't be second-guessed," Riley said at a bill-signing ceremony.
The legislation's sponsor, Sen. Larry Means, D-Attalla, is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He said he patterned the legislation after a law the NRA got Florida to enact in 2005.
Indiana, South Dakota, and Mississippi recently enacted similar laws. The Georgia Legislature has passed a law that is awaiting the governor's signature, according to the NRA.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on April 5, 2006 02:56 PM
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