re: #40 Obdicut

The law, as it stands, does appear to be a problem. This isn’t related to defense of the house, but standing your ground in public, which is very different.

I also think shooting an unarmed intruder without giving him a chance to flee is wrong.

Well, if you are an old lady in a wheelchair, he doesn’t have to be “armed” with a weapon to be very dangerous to you.

Anyone entering my house after dark, uninvited is not there for any good reason.

The problems come when people aren’t trained in the use of their weapon and act out of fear. Or, IMHO, when alcohol or too much testosterone is involved.