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Posted on 04/05/2006 9:30:42 AM PDT by neverdem
Fairfax, VA – Today, Governor Bob Riley of Alabama signed the National Rifle Association (NRA)-backed “Castle Doctrine” bill (SB 283) into law. Senator Larry Means and Representative Albert Hall sponsored the self-defense bill.
With overwhelming support, SB 283 passed the Alabama House with a vote of 82 to 9 and the Alabama State Senate with a vote of 30 to 2.
NRA’s chief lobbyist, Chris W. Cox, stated, “We thank Governor Riley for signing this vital legislation into law for the people of Alabama. Law-abiding citizens now have the choice to defend themselves and their families in the face of attack without fear of criminal prosecution and civil litigation.”
The “Castle Doctrine” bill removes the “duty to retreat” if an individual is attacked in his or her home, vehicle, place of business or any other place he or she has a legal right to be. This legislation also states that victims may use necessary force to defend themselves against the attacker.
Continued Cox, “I would like to thank the bill’s sponsors, Senator Means and Representative Hall, and the Alabama State Senators and State Representatives who supported this bill. As always, we also thank all the NRA members and lawful gun owners who contacted their representatives and urged them to support this vital self-defense measure.”
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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.
This is great, especially right on the heels of the Truth in Sentencing law. No more parole in Alabama - if you are sentenced to 15 years you serve 15 years.
In any case, when I hear the words 'economy' and 'Alabama'...I merely think of this picture.
Brand SPANKIN' new Hyundai plant. And as a bonus, free from unions.
I hope my state soon adopts such a law. I think it will. This is a tide that is sweeping over the nation. And we can thank Florida for getting it going.
That's an impressive photo. Where is that plant? Thanks.
Ping, Bang, Boom!
Hello son! Thought you might want to know this.
Apparently, it's headquarted in Montgomery.
Me too.
Sweet Home Alabama!
Actually it's in Hope Hull, right outside of Montgomery.
I'm a Hope Hullian and a Riley supporter.
Thanks. As I recall, Montgomery is towards the middle of the state and of course, is the state capital.
Used to live there myself. Got way too crowded though; roads were too small to handle the growth. Especially the Eastern Bypass at rush hour.
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