February 16th, 2008
Three “Castle Doctrine” self-defense bills under consideration:
Maryland: Senate Bill 449
Introduced by State Senators E. J. Pipkin (R-36) and David Brinkley (R-4).
West Virginia: Senate Bill No. 145
Unanimously passed by the WV Senate Judiciary Committee this week.
Minnesota: House File 498
Would increase the allowances for the use of deadly force in defense of home and self.



