Tennessee Law Expands Deadly Force Rules for Property Defense

Liberty Check

• Tenessee lawmakers passed a bill expanding deadly force protections for private property.
• The measure covers crimes like arson, burglary, and robbery.
• The bill now heads to Governor Bill Lee for his signature.

Republican State Rep. Kip Capley said, “Right now, under current law, if someone is breaking into your property, if they’re stealing from you, if they’re destroying what you’ve worked your entire life to build, you’re expected to wait,”

Left-wing opponents criticized the bill, claiming property damage does not justify lethal force.

Supporters said the legislation strengthens the right of citizens to protect what they have built.

Expanding the scope of the Second Amendment ensures that the government cannot penalize those who stand their ground.

Protecting one’s property is a pillar of a free society that Tennessee is finally codifying.

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.