NRA Presser:

Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has signed into law the National Rifle Association (NRA)-backed “Castle Doctrine” bill (HB 1907) bringing common sense self-defense protections to law-abiding Tennesseans.

“Gov. Bredesen and Tennessee lawmakers recognize the value of ensuring that law-abiding citizens have the option and the right to protect themselves when criminals attack,” said Chris W. Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist. “This is a victim’s rights measure that puts the law on the side of victims, who don’t have the luxury of time when confronted by a criminal. This law removes any mandate of forcible retreat set either in state statute or in case law.”

Between this and signing into law a provision requiring local law enforcement to sign off on NFA forms in 15 business days, one of our more pro-gun governors is a Democrat.

Update: Meanwhile, folks at the TFA say this is not a good bill.

Posted in uncategorized on May 24th, 2007 by SayUncle | RSS 2.0 |