Your Action is Needed for “Stand Your Ground” Bill



Urge your state lawmakers to support “Stand Your Ground,” SF 71.


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Spark the Movement on Self-Defense Laws in Wyoming

Dear Friend:

Wyoming is a pro-gun state with proud, self-reliant citizens. But, given that fact, Wyoming is one of the last states in the Mountain West that puts severe limits on your ability to defend yourself and your family.

That could change shortly.

Legislation which has been introduced by Senator Anthony Bouchard (R) would enshrine your right to defend your home, your family, and yourself against the unlawful use of force by a criminal who seeks to do you harm. That bill is Senate File No. 71.

The bill has four major provisions:

  • First, you would have the right to use “reasonable defensive force” to protect yourself, your family, and your friends. “Reasonable defensive force” means “force that a reasonable person in like circumstances would judge to be necessary to prevent an injury or loss.” This can include “deadly force” if it is reasonable to believe such force is necessary.
  • Second, if you are attacked, you have the right to “stand your ground,” unless you are the lawbreaker.
  • Third, if you are acting reasonably in defending yourself, in accordance with the law, you would be protected from arrest, detention, and prosecution.
  • Fourth, if the criminal who you defended yourself against sues you and loses, you would be entitled to attorneys’ fees and other costs connected with defending yourself against his frivolous suit.

Particularly in states like Wyoming, it may take a long time for the police to reach you in an emergency. If you cannot defend yourself and your family, then all of your lives may be in jeopardy.

For this reason, I hope you will contact your state lawmakers to support and cosponsor the Bouchard “stand your ground” bill (Senate File Number 71).

Our friends at Wyoming Gun Owners are doing great work in Cheyenne, but all gun owners need to rally in support of this bill.

So please take action right away.

In Liberty,

Michael Hammond
Legislative Counsel
Gun Owners of America

PS: GOA is working in Wyoming and in states across the country to push pro-gun bills like Stand Your Ground. Would you consider chipping in $20, $30, or $50 to the fight? (Any donation of $20 or more includes a one-year membership!)