Gun Control-Texas Castle Doctrine
Gun Control-Texas Castle Doctrine
Gun control and gun rights are two highly debated topics in the United States. The right to bear arms affects merely every state in the United States. All over the world the two questions are argued; who should have the right to own a gun and should society have the right to bear arm for the protection of oneself and family. Take for instance the view points from two opposing groups the Conservative Americans who are fighting for the rights to carry a gun and the Liberal Americans who are fighting for the control of guns, although both groups have valid points neither can agree on which is more important or which impact America the most. A gun does not guarantee protections and some believe that carrying a gun increases and encourages violence. In an article reported by Dallas Morning News it reads Target Corp request that it customers reframe from carry firearms into its stores. They believe that “firearm creates an environment that is at odds with the family-friendly shopping experience.” I have rights and you have rights to bear arms, right?. The first part of the 2nd Amendment was written to a group of official referred as the militia and not the general public, so has this law been misinterpret over the years or should it be amended to reflect the environment today. Should every law abiding citizen be entitled to carry a gun on their person or in their vehicles. The second part of the 2nd Amendment of the United States of America states, “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” if the word “keep” means on you or in your possession then the government should not interfere with that right. Where does the state of Texas stand on gun rights?
The Texas Castle Doctrine or Texas Castle Bill or Texas Castle Law §9.01(3) is the provision that allows a person to use deadly force in defense and a person does not have a duty to retreat. In other words, it has been interpreted as your right to “stand your ground.” A phrase more commonly used by other states, adopted in Texas as a means to defend yourself if you believe that force is immediately necessary to protect you against attackers. According to the Texas Penal Code §9.31 explains a person’s conditions and definition of non-deadly force and §9.32 explains a person’s justification for the use of deadly force. Unfortunately the Castle Doctrine has made it way outside the home and onto the streets. State Rep. Garnet Coleman, of Houston, said hes ready to change part of the law. “The idea is, if youre threatened in your home, you should be able to use force,” he said. “But if youre threatened on the street, the Castle Doctrine was never designed to say that anybody anywhere, if they perceive theyve been threatened, can shoot someone.” He plans to introduce legislation to amend it. Texas law makers have extended