# @unapologeticallymemphis on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-03-05T04:18:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Unapologetically Memphis (@unapologeticallymemphis) — https://gondola.cc/unapologeticallymemphis

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🔥 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! ⬇️

Source: Tennessee Banner

#TennesseeLaw #SelfDefense #PropertyRights #NashvilleNews

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selfdefense, nashvillenews, tennesseelaw, propertyrights

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