Castle Doctrine to be Heard in PA House
The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Castle Doctrine legislation on Thursday, November 19. Gun owners should contact the members of the judiciary committee to support the measure - HB40.
This specific Castle Doctrine bill will ensure that law abiding residents don't have to retreat in their own homes before defending themselves from criminal attack. It also protects citizens from the expense of fighting civil lawsuits filed by criminals or their families when self-defense was justified. Here are key provisions of HB40:
- The bill eliminates the duty to retreat within one’s home, including attached structures like porches, decks and patios. There is an exception for people who are using their property to further a criminal activity. The provision also applies to vehicles, including non-motorized vehicles.
- The bill also eliminates the duty to retreat on the streets provided one is in fear of grave bodily injury or harm, and provided they are not engaged in criminal activity.
- It provides civil immunity for actions that are ruled self-defense. If the perpetrator sues anyway, it’s a loser pays system, so you can recover attorneys fees.
- HB40 clarifies the definition of loaded firearm to include magazines being secured in a separate pouch, rather than specifying a separate container, provided the magazine is secure, and the ammunition covered.
Contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee today. Based on the response to Castle Doctrine in other states, we know that gun control groups will get involved in this fight, making it seem as if we will have gun fights on every street corner. As we know, such dire predictions have yet to come true. Make sure you voice is heard! Call, e-mail, tweet, or even leave a note on their Facebook walls – just make sure your voice is heard!
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State Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D-127) | (717) 787-3525 | |
State Rep. Deberah Kula (D-52) | (717) 772-1858 | |
State Rep. Kathy Manderino (D-194) | (717) 787-1254 | |
State Rep. John Pallone (D-54) | (717) 783-1819 |
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State Rep. Don Walko (D-20) | (717) 787-5470 | |
State Rep. Joseph Brennan (D-133) | (717) 772-9902 | |
State Rep. James Casorio (D-56) | (717) 783-3483 |
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State Rep. Paul Drucker (D-157) | (717) 705-2003 | |
State Rep. Bryan Lentz (D-161) | (717) 787-8574 | |
State Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D-55) | (717) 787-5142 | |
State Rep. Josh Shapiro (D-153) | (717) 783-7619 |
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State Rep. Greg Vitali (D-166) | (717) 787-7647 | |
State Rep. Chelsa Wagner (D-22) | (717) 783-1582 | |
State Rep. Ronald Waters (D-191) | (717) 772-9850 | |
State Rep. Jesse White (D-46) | (717) 783-6437 |
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State Rep. Ron Marsico (R-105) | (717) 783-2014 |
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State Rep. Mike Vereb (R-150) | (717) 705-7164 |
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State Rep. Tom Creighton (R-37) | (717) 772-5290 | |
State Rep. Will Gabig (R-199) | (717) 772-2280 | |
State Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-8) | (717) 783-6438 | |
State Rep. Glen Grell (R-87) | (717) 783-2063 | |
State Rep. Kate Harper (R-61) | (717) 787-2801 |
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State Rep. Tim Krieger (R-57) | (717) 260-6146 | |
State Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-29) | (717) 705-7170 |
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State Rep. Todd Rock (R-90) | (717) 783-5218 | |
State Rep. Katie True (R-41) | (717) 705-7161 |