Police officers put on notice in Indiana: If they illegally raid the wrong home, private citizens can shoot back
(NaturalNews) Most of us are supportive of our local police departments
but because of a lousy state Supreme Court decision in Indiana last
year, residents of the state now have the right to shoot at officers in
defense of their property if they believe they are being improperly
raided.
Not surprisingly, most police officers are upset about the law, which was signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels in March, because they believe now it will be "open season" on law enforcement officers.
But supporters say the law will encourage nothing of the kind. They say its sole purpose is to allow homeowners the same rights they've always had - to defend their property with deadly force, if necessary, even if that means defending it against "public servants" who illegally enter homes and automobiles.
Here's how it all began.
Not surprisingly, most police officers are upset about the law, which was signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels in March, because they believe now it will be "open season" on law enforcement officers.
But supporters say the law will encourage nothing of the kind. They say its sole purpose is to allow homeowners the same rights they've always had - to defend their property with deadly force, if necessary, even if that means defending it against "public servants" who illegally enter homes and automobiles.
Here's how it all began.
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