Legislation that expands Pennsylvania’s “castle doctrine” cleared the House Judiciary Committee. The law, which allows homeowners to use lethal force to defend themselves, would be expanded to include ...

A White man claiming self-defense after he shot a Black teenager this week when he rang the doorbell of his Kansas City home has reignited the debate over "stand your ground" laws. Andrew D. Lester, ...

CONCORD - The House and Senate voted Wednesday to expand the Castle Doctrine beyond a person’s home, but gun owners will still need a license to carry a concealed weapon. Senate Bill 88 began as a ...

HARRISBURG (KDKA) - State Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) is pushing to expand Pennsylvania's Castle Doctrine law. Castle Doctrine governs how far a person can go to defend their property. Stefano ...

Senator Buck Newton (R-Nash) explains why expanded self-defense rights should apply to vehicles and businesses.