LifeNRA Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR SIGNS NRA-BACKED "CASTLE DOCTRINE" BILL INTO LAW Today, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry (D) signed HB 2615, the NRA-backed "Castle Doctrine" self-defense bill, into law. "I want to thank Governor Brad Henry for signing this victims' rights bill into law," said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "When you're confronted by a criminal, you don't have the luxury of time. This bill states that if victims choose to stand their ground and fight, their decision will not be second-guessed by the State of Oklahoma. The ability to protect yourself, your children, or your spouse from harm is important, whether you're in your home or outside." HB 2615 simply states that if a criminal breaks into your home, your occupied vehicle or your place of business, you may presume he is there to do bodily harm and you may use any force necessary against him. It also removes the "duty to retreat" if you are attacked in any place you have a legal right to be. Further, HB 2615 provides protection from criminal prosecution and civil litigation for those who defend themselves from criminal attack. The "Castle Doctrine" bill met with overwhelming, bipartisan support, passing 96-2 in the state House and 83-4 in the Senate. Oklahoma joins eight other states that have signed similar legislation into law this legislative cycle. "On behalf of all NRA members in Oklahoma, I want to thank Governor Brad Henry for signing this important bill into law. I'd also like to thank the bill's chief sponsors, Representative Kevin Calvey (R-94) and Senator Harry Coates (R-28), for their leadership in passing this vital measure," concluded Cox. "The 'Castle Doctrine' bill is about putting the law back on the side of the victim, the way it's supposed to be." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL Good show! Now if all the states would do that, it would be great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL I'd be willing to bet the crime rate goes down in Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL [ QUOTE ] I'd be willing to bet the crime rate goes down in Oklahoma [/ QUOTE ] Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL Would sure be nice to see more states follow along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL Now there's some real common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL Sure is GREAT to live in a state that beleives in self defense!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL [ QUOTE ] I'd be willing to bet the crime rate goes down in Oklahoma [/ QUOTE ] They need to. Tulsa has really gotten out of control in the last few years. Seriously. Just recently a guy in a Grocery Store shot a Would be robber in the leg and chest. I was afraid they would hang him but they let him walk calling it, "justified." After that I knew this bill would pass. This give many law abiding people a real reason to Carry without fear of facing punishment for protection! Oklahoma, You finally made a good step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL Gov. Henry really has a head on his shoulders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL [ QUOTE ] Sure is GREAT to live in a state that beleives in self defense!!!!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Florida sure believes in it. Heck, if we are approached in PUBLIC and feel our lives are endangered, we can shoot to kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL wow, hg. that's great. i love that thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL I know that when the right to carry law was passed in Texas, the crime rate in one year dropped 80%. Now that's a good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Re: OKLAHOMA SIGNS \"CASTLE DOCTRINE\" BILL Hate to say it but if someone broke in my house before the bill passed they would still be getting some chlorine in their genepool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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