http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5713On Saturday, April 10, the State Senate passed Senate Bill 411, concurring with the House amendments by a margin of 47 to 0. The bill now heads to Governor Martin O’Malley (D) for his consideration.
Sponsored by State Senator Mac Middleton (D-28), SB411 would provide civil immunity from damages when force, including deadly force, is used and reasonable under the circumstances to repel an attack in the person’s dwelling or place of business.
This will be interesting. The bill passed unanimously in the State Senate but O'Malley has an F rating from the NRA. One may expect O'Malley to be opposed to the bill, but if he vetoes it an override is a near certainty. Governors and presidents don't like to have vetoes overridden so they tend to avoid vetoing legislation that has passed overwhelmingly.
Is O'Malley willing to spend political capital on a futile gesture?
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