🔥 Tennessee’s Self-Defense Debate: Protecting Property or Creating Chaos? 🔥 A proposed bill (HB 856 / SB 1407) could expand the use of deadly force for protecting property in Tennessee. Currently, lethal force is NOT justified for property crimes alone—but this bill would change that. ⚖️ What’s Happening? ▪️ MNPD recently warned residents not to engage car burglars after a shooting in Whites Creek. ▪️ The bill, backed by Rep. Kip Capley & Sen. Joey Hensley, would let property owners use deadly force if they believe it’s necessary to stop trespassing, burglary, or property damage. ▪️ Supporters say: It empowers homeowners & deters criminals. ▪️ Opponents say: It contradicts police warnings & could increase violent confrontations. ▪️ The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference opposes the bill, calling it dangerous & confusing for self-defense laws. 🔗 Should property owners have the right to use deadly force? Or is this bill a recipe for disaster? Drop your thoughts below! ...