User:Scm83x/Make My Day law

"Make My Day" laws, also known as "Shoot First" laws, are laws allowing homeowners to use any amount of physical force, up to and including deadly force, against someone who intrudes in their home. In addition to protecting homeowners from criminal prosecution, the law also protects them from any civil liabilities. The law garners its nickname from the famous Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) quote from the Dirty Harry film, Sudden Impact: "Go ahead, make my day."

The first "Make My Day" law, officially known as the "Colorado Homeowner Protection Act" was introduced in Colorado in 1985. Similar laws were introduced in Oklahoma and Arizona.

Controversy
These laws have been subject to much controversy.

Expansion
Some states have expanded these laws to apply to all public places.