PA Bill Number: SB945
Title: Consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making repeals.
Description: Consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making repeals. ...
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage (199-0)
Last Action Date: Apr 17, 2024
Defense Stories
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Armed suspect shot by tenant in attempted home invasion :: 03/25/2017
An armed home invasion suspect was shot by his would-be victim during an incident early Friday morning in Wissonoming, according to Philadelphia Police.
Florida Self-Defense: Westside homeowner gets into shootout with gunman :: 03/23/2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Westside homeowner got into a shootout Monday morning with a person armed with an assault rifle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the homeowner.
Florida Self-Defense: He was running for his life: Burglar caught on video fleeing mother of two and her shotgun :: 03/22/2017
WPLG in Miami is hoping viewers can help identify a burglar who was caught on surveillance video attempting to break into a home — and then taking off in a hurry after being confronted by a mother of two wielding a shotgun.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots suspects attempting to rob his Breaux Bridge home :: 03/22/2017
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) A Breaux Bridge man shot two suspects attempting to rob his home early Tuesday morning.
Michigan Self-Defense: Man shot, killed by ex-girlfriend's brother during home... :: 03/21/2017
DETROIT - A man was shot and killed Tuesday morning by his ex-girlfriend’s brother when he broke into her home, police said.
Colorado Self-Defense: Teen fatally shoots mom's ex-husband during domestic dispute :: 03/20/2017
A domestic dispute at a housing complex in Colorado Springs last week ended in gunfire, but police say the 19-year-old who pulled the trigger may have been defending his mother.
Nevada Self-Defense: Suspect arrested after victim kills captor in NW Vegas home invasion :: 03/16/2017
A suspect was killed and another was injured and arrested after a home invasion in northwest Las Vegas, according to Las Vegas Metro police. Investigators said they believe a third suspect could be on the run.
Ohio Self-Defense: Cleveland bar customers fight back during armed robbery :: 03/16/2017
A group of regulars at a Cleveland bar took matters into their own hands during an armed robbery last weekend.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Homeowner fatally shoots home invasion suspect, 2nd suspect arrested :: 03/16/2017
Police say a fatal shooting Tuesday night at a Moncks Corner home was justified because the homeowner was protecting his family from a home invasion.
Texas Self-Defense: Two killed in Athens-area home invasion :: 03/16/2017
Two men were shot and killed Sunday near Athens after they invaded a home and attempted to rob two residents, according to Henderson County Sheriff's Office reports.
Italy Self-Defense: Italian chef shoots intruder, locals flood his restaurant in support :: 03/15/2017
Italian restaurateur Mario Cattaneo stands accused of manslaughter after killing an intruder inside his eatery — but the incident certainly hasn’t hurt his business.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Couple holds home burglary suspect at gunpoint :: 03/15/2017
ROANE COUNTY - A husband and wife in Harriman are being credited with catching a home invasion suspect and holding him at gunpoint until authorities could arrive.
Texas Self-Defense: Shots fired during home burglary Tuesday night :: 03/15/2017
A Killeen resident opened fire on a burglar during a late-night burglary on Tuesday, police said.
Real-World Gunfight Proves Fast Is Fine, But Accuracy Is Final :: 03/14/2017
A man in his thirties was ambushed in his vehicle last week by a man who not only got off the first shots, but who made the first hit. The victim of the attack rallies, however, drew his own firearm, and ended the threat on his life by being the better shooter.
Texas Self-Defense: Good Samaritan stops robbery at Cumberland Park mall :: 03/13/2017
TYLER, Texas (KETK) - UPDATE: One man was arrested after attempting to rob a couple, before being stopped by two good Samaritans in the Village at Cumberland Park's parking lot.
California Self-Defense: Burglar flees from home after homeowner pulls gun :: 03/09/2017
A burglar who warned homeowners in central Fresno that he was armed ran from the house after a man inside pulled his own handgun Wednesday morning, police said.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Homeowner justified in shooting, killing suspected burglar :: 03/09/2017
A homeowner reportedly shot and killed a suspected burglar at a home located near Highland Road.
Maine Self-Defense: Richmond man shoots neighbor who tried to invade home :: 03/09/2017
RICHMOND, Maine — In what police describe as an “extremely random” attack, a 42-year-old Richmond man was shot in the chest early Wednesday morning while allegedly attempting to break into a neighboring apartment on Post Road.
Indiana Self-Defense: Suspect fatally shot while robbing Indianapolis gas station :: 03/08/2017
An attempted robbery at a Phillips 66 gas station in Indianapolis Monday night ended with gunfire and the suspect dead.
Tennessee Self-Defense: 1 detained after Sherwood Forest shooting :: 03/08/2017
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - One person was detained after a shooting early Tuesday morning.
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