National Rifle Association – Our Great Protector 
In 2005, the NRA pushed it’s Florida members to vote to support the “Stand Your Ground” law. Now, when we’ve seen what that law can cause in the Trayvon Martin case, the National Rifle Association is now offering legal insurance for Stand Your Ground Shooters.
The insurance to covers policy holders’ costs should they become embroiled in a legal battle after shooting someone in self-defense. It is formally endorsed by the NRA and administered by Lockton Affinity exclusively for NRA members (added as a rider to the “excess personal liability” plan.)
Here’s how the website advertises the added coverage for self-defense (emphasis in the original):
What’s Covered:
• Provides coverage up to the limit selected for criminal and civil defense costs.
• Cost of civil suit defense is provided in addition to the limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage.
• Criminal Defense Reimbursement is provided for alleged criminal actions involving self-defense when you are acquitted of such criminal charges or the charges are dropped.
And what does it cost? The basic liability plan costs either $47 or $67 annually, for coverage up to $100,000 or $250,000, respectively… PLUS a policy holder can add the self-defense insurance by paying $118 or $165 for the lesser coverage, or between $187 and $254 for the larger plan.The coverage amount stays the same.
I agree with ThinkProgress.org that Matt Bors summed it up better than anyone:
As usual, America is so lucky to have the NRA looking after our right to bear (and use) arms.
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