About a 1/4 of the page down at the link:
Here!
SECTION 16-11-420. Intent and findings of General Assembly.
(A) It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify the common law
Castle Doctrine which recognizes that a person's home is his castle and
to extend the doctrine to include an occupied vehicle and the person's
place of business.
(B) The General Assembly finds that it is proper for law-abiding
citizens to protect themselves, their families, and others from
intruders and attackers without fear of prosecution or civil action for
acting in defense of themselves and others.
(C) The General Assembly finds that Section 20, Article I of the South
Carolina Constitution guarantees the right of the people to bear arms,
and this right shall not be infringed.
(D) The General Assembly finds that persons residing in or visiting
this State have a right to expect to remain unmolested and safe within
their homes, businesses, and vehicles.
(E) The General Assembly finds that no person or victim of crime should
be required to surrender his personal safety to a criminal, nor should a
person or victim be required to needlessly retreat in the face of
intrusion or attack.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 379, Section 1, eff June 9, 2006.
No comments:
Post a Comment