Brad Little on Gun Control

Remove the duty to flee in Idaho's self-defense laws

The issue: "Stand your ground" is a self-defense law that allows someone to use deadly force, instead of retreating, if they feel their safety is threatened at work, in their vehicle or other public settings. It is based on the "castle doctrine," a centuries-old law that allows someone to use deadly force while defending their home.

Little: "The Legislature continues to debate expanding self-defense laws in Idaho code. I would be supportive of a bill that provides a reasonable standard in removing the duty to flee in Idaho's self-defense laws."

Democratic opponent Paulette Jordan: : "Similar 'stand your ground' policies in other states have led to increased homicide rates, especially amongst children and people of color. Enacting this reckless legislation would make Idaho less fair and less safe."

Second Amendment is a sacred trust

Opposes constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish

Proposing a new section to the Constitution of the State of Idaho:
• to provide that all wildlife within the state of Idaho shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated and managed to provide continued supplies for the citizens of Idaho to harvest by hunting, fishing and trapping for the continued benefit of the people;
• to provide that the taking of wildlife by hunting, fishing and trapping is a valued part of our heritage and shall be a right preserved for the people;
• to provide that the exercise of this right by the people shall not be prohibited;
• to provide that the rights set forth do not create a right to trespass on private property;
• [that these rights] shall not be construed to affect rights established to divert, appropriate, and use water , nor to establish any minimum amount of water in any stream, river, lake, reservoir or other water body.