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The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental human right, one that is often taken for granted. However, in some cases, it can be difficult to know when to use that right. This is especially true when it comes to no-knock warrants. No-knock warrants are when law enforcement officers enter a home without warning, and in some cases, this has led to tragic outcomes.
No-knock raids increase the possibility of a law-abiding citizen being shot while trying to defend themselves from people who turn out to be the police is real
Texas is looking to solve that problem.
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Recently, the Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill that would sharply restrict the use of no-knock warrants. This bill is being framed as a Second Amendment issue, as it pits law enforcement priorities against the right to armed self-defense in the home. The bill would require that all applications for no-knock warrants be approved by the police chief or a supervisor he designates. The officers serving the warrant would have to be in uniform or ‘otherwise clearly identifiable’ as police.
The passing of this bill is a step in the right direction, as it will help prevent tragedies like Amir Locke and Breonna Taylor, who were both killed in no-knock raids. It is important to note that neither Locke nor Taylor were the target of the raid that ultimately claimed their lives. This bill will help ensure that people are able to recognize that they are dealing with the police, and not a home invasion.
The right to keep and bear arms is so that we won’t be subjected to tyranny or victimized by criminals. If we are unable to know it’s the police showing up late at night, then our right to self-defense vanishes. The Texas law is just one of many seeking to address this issue, and it is encouraging to see Texas make this step. It is also encouraging to see this bill framed as a Second Amendment issue, as it truly is.
No-knock warrants can be dangerous and lead to tragic outcomes, but with the passing of this bill, Texas is taking steps to ensure that people are able to defend themselves and their families if they are ever faced with such a situation. This bill will help ensure that people are able to recognize when they are dealing with the police, and not a home invasion. It is important to remember that our right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental human right, and Texas is doing the right thing by recognizing this.
Source: Based Politics
