New Jersey A2967 allows use of force against intruders in a dwelling without a duty to retreat.

New Jersey A2967 amends state law to authorize the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder in a dwelling under specific circumstances. The bill specifies that an individual does not have a duty to retreat before using force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to protect themselves or others from unlawful force by the intruder. The use of force is justified if the individual is in their own dwelling or is privileged to be there and reasonably believes the intruder intends to cause personal injury. The bill also removes the requirement to retreat before using force.

New Jersey A2967 allows use of force against intruders in a dwelling without a duty to retreat.

New Jersey A2967 amends state law to authorize the use of force, including deadly force, against an intruder in a dwelling under specific circumstances. The bill specifies that an individual does not have a duty to retreat before using force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to protect themselves or others from unlawful force by the intruder. The use of force is justified if the individual is in their own dwelling or is privileged to be there and reasonably believes the intruder intends to cause personal injury. The bill also removes the requirement to retreat before using force.