“Stand Your Ground” Bill Advances in Wyoming

By Dean Weingarten

Arizona -(Ammoland.com)- On 15 February, 2018, a “Stand Your Ground” bill passed the Wyoming House with an overwhelming majority. Only one Republican voted against it.

Representative Bob Nicholas was the sole Republican voting against the popular measure. From wyomingnews.com:

More than 40 co-sponsors from both political parties signed onto House Bill 168 before it was brought for introduction Thursday. The legislation would take the castle doctrine, which doesn’t require a duty to retreat in self-defense within the home, and expand it. Essentially, it provides immunity from criminal prosecution from liability in self-defense-style shootings in public settings.

“This bill simply expands it so anywhere you are allowed to be, that castle doctrine comes with you,” Rep. Tim Salazar, R-Dubois, said on the House floor. “You do not have to retreat if you are in fear of your very life, the life of yourself or your family members. This bill is needed in the state of Wyoming because …Read the Rest

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