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In reply to the discussion: As long as I can fight back, I will [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)48. so, you approve of the "wild west"
or at least one state in it.
Wyoming has a self-defense law based on the castle doctrine, and is a stand your ground state. However, the stand your ground provision only applies when persons are within their own home. The law does not excuse crime victims from a duty to retreat outside the home.
Under Wyomings law, deadly force is justified when a person has a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury due to the actions of an intruder. The law provides criminal and civil immunity to persons who use deadly force under those circumstances.
Under Wyomings law, deadly force is justified when a person has a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury due to the actions of an intruder. The law provides criminal and civil immunity to persons who use deadly force under those circumstances.
http://civilliberty.about.com/od/guncontrol/a/Wyoming-Gun-Laws.htm
Sorry I couldn't resist. The "wild west" cliche from the historically impaired is a pet peeve.
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How ethical is it to fire blindly through a wall or ceiling into someone's apartment?
hack89
Mar 2012
#33
"The point-blank blast hurled the intruder backward through the doorway and onto White's driveway."
PavePusher
Mar 2012
#38
LOL! Glad I wasn't the only one who read that part and thought it was ridiculous.
eqfan592
Mar 2012
#42
Myth Busters proved gunshots do not throw anyone backwards. It was a good show.
Logical
Mar 2012
#51