New Missouri law protects killing of intruders
Woke up this morning to some interesting news. Well, interesting if you live in Missouri.
Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation on Tuesday allowing Missourians to fatally shoot intruders without fear of prosecution or lawsuits.
Not all too surprising really. We, in Missouri, like our guns, even when we don't like them. (I'm referring to our state legislature passing a concealed weapons law allowing people to carry with a permit even though the voters said no).
The measure spells out that people are not required to retreat from an intruder and can use deadly force once the person illegally enters their home, vehicle or other dwelling, including a tent. The bill provides an absolute defense against being charged or sued for using such force.
Why do I foresee a lot of drunk camping/hunting accidents/murders involving rednecks? I mean really, a tent? Does that happen often? Someone breaks into your tent to steal all your valuables? "Well officer, he did try to take my hundred-dollar Coleman lantern. That's worth more than my trailer. And it's a double wide."
Under the old law, deadly force was justified only if people believed it necessary to protect themselves or others from death or serious injury.
Wasn't that reasonable enough? Now all they have to do is come on to your property? Why do I think Blunt had one too many door to door salesmen or Mormons show up at his door? I can probably think of a few people that I wouldn't mind inviting over and have myself protected under this new law. I know what you're thinking, if I invited them, then I'm not protected under this law. Well, how are you going to find that out if they're spread out over my lawn? (No, I'm not being serious, but I can't wait until someone actually does claim this).
The measure also gets rid of a state law requiring people to obtain permits from their local sheriffs before they can get a handgun.
Sweet. Now it's even easier for people to have guns without telling anyone. Gun Control in Missouri is an oxymoron. And don't give me the crap about owning more guns makes crime rates drop. In Missouri it hasn't.