For years Virginian’s have had a duty to retreat from an intruder in their own homes. The theory that a person’s home is there “castle” has been referred to as the Castle Doctrine for years, and never adopted by Virginia. Yesterday in the Virginia General Assembly, the House of Delegates voted in favor of the Castle Doctrine with a 75 to 24 vote margin. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. If you are interested in following this bill, you can do so HERE It was introduced by new Delegate Will Morefield from Tazwell.