The Washington Times website reports today (June 12, 2012) that Indiana has become the first state in the nation to legally permit residents to shoot at police, if they feel their property is being illegally breached by an officer.
Proponents of the law -- including its author, state Sen. Michael Young and the National Rifle Association -- say it was necessary following a state Supreme Court ruling last year which said, "There is no right to reasonably resist unlawful entry by police officers," Young said.
The measure amends the 2006 so-called Castle Doctrine bill that allows deadly force to stop illegal entry into a home or car.
The term "public servant" was added following the court's ruling.
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