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Nebraska: Committee hears arguments on bill on using deadly force against intruders

Committee members had lots of questions for supporters of a bill (LB889) that would change when a person is justified in using deadly force to protect against an intruder in the home, workplace or occupied vehicle. Sen. Mark Christensen of Imperial, a strong gun rights advocate who introduced the bill, said Nebraskans deserve a strong self defense law.

Read About It: The Journal Star (Lincoln, Neb.)

Posted: 2/5/2010 9:32:21 AM

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