Pennsylvania: Self-defense bill backs broader deadly force use

A state legislator, backed by the National Rifle Association, has won the first round in his attempt to broaden the state's laws governing self protection. A bill by Rep. Scott Perry, R York, would eliminate the need to retreat under certain circumstances, make law abiding citizens immune to lawsuits if they injure or kill someone in self defense and expand the places where deadly force can be used to include a deck, patio, porch and vehicle... http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10149/1061671-454.stm