HB 1110 -- Use of Defensive Force

Sponsor:  Wood

This bill specifies that a person with the lawful right to be in
a dwelling, residence, or vehicle, who has a reasonable fear of
imminent peril of death or physical injury to oneself or another,
may use defensive force that is likely to cause death or physical
injury to another when:

(1)  The person against whom the defensive force was used had
unlawfully or forcefully entered or attempted to enter or remove
another person from a dwelling, residence, or vehicle; or

(2)  The person using defensive force knew or had reason to
believe that an unlawful and forcible entry or act had occurred.

Deadly force may also be used if a person reasonably believes
that it is necessary to protect oneself or another against the
imminent use of unlawful force or to prevent the imminent
commission of a forcible felony.  These uses are justified and
provide the person using defensive force immunity from criminal
prosecution and any civil actions.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:42 am